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Ginger ale vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between ginger ale and potato chips?

  • Potato chips are richer than ginger ale in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, fiber, and manganese.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 61% more.

We used Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127400%
Contains more IronIron +805.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1600%
Contains more ZincZinc +2080%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3284.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8000%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +4701.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +503.9%
Contains more OtherOther +35900%

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 Potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 12.17g 81%
Vitamin E 0mg 9.11mg 61%
Fats 0g 34.6g 53%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.66mg 51%
Saturated fat 0g 10.96g 50%
Potassium 1mg 1275mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Copper 0.018mg 0.306mg 32%
Calories 34kcal 536kcal 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.84g 25%
Phosphorus 0mg 165mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.827mg 24%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.44mg 19%
Fiber 0g 4.8g 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.1µg 18%
Iron 0.18mg 1.63mg 18%
Magnesium 1mg 67mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.197mg 15%
Carbs 8.76g 52.9g 15%
Selenium 0.1µg 8.1µg 15%
Protein 0g 7g 14%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.167mg 14%
Folate 0µg 45µg 11%
Zinc 0.05mg 1.09mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.402mg 8%
Choline 0mg 37.5mg 7%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Calcium 3mg 24mg 2%
Net carbs 8.76g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 7mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.