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Ginger ale vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ginger ale and Pasta

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12 in Pasta is higher than in Ginger ale.
  • Pasta covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 17% more than Ginger ale.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2300%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +1020%
Contains more Copper +416.7%
Contains more Manganese +1623.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2300%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +1020%
Contains more Copper +416.7%
Contains more Manganese +1623.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +184.6%
Contains more Other +3000%
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Water +33.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +184.6%
Contains more Other +3000%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginger ale Pasta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 8.76g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 0g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 8.76g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 34kcal 131kcal Pasta
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g Pasta
Calcium 3mg 6mg Pasta
Iron 0.18mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 1mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 0mg 63mg Pasta
Potassium 1mg 24mg Pasta
Sodium 7mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.05mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.018mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.013mg 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 0.1µg Ginger ale
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.034mg Pasta
Folate 0µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Ginger ale
Saturated Fat 0g 0.15g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Pasta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Ginger ale
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/nutrients
  2. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.