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Ginger ale vs. Rockstar energy drink — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ginger ale and Rockstar energy drink

  • Rockstar energy drink is higher than Ginger ale in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Rockstar energy drink covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 157% more than Ginger ale.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Beverages, Energy drink, ROCKSTAR.

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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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 1.9% 0% 1.4% 0% 2.1% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +260%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +500%
~equal in Zinc ~0.05mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 369% 184% 250% 312% 471% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~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
13% 87%
Protein: 0.34 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 12.7 g
Water: 87.08 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more OtherOther +-102.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45%
~equal in Water ~87.08g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 36% 43%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.9 g
Glucose: 3.1 g
Fructose: 3.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
22% 49% 29%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.65 g
Glucose: 6.03 g
Fructose: 3.59 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +39.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +94.5%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~3.59g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Rockstar energy drink
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Rockstar energy drink Opinion
Calories 34kcal 58kcal Rockstar energy drink
Protein 0g 0.34g Rockstar energy drink
Fats 0g 0.22g Rockstar energy drink
Net carbs 8.76g 12.7g Rockstar energy drink
Carbs 8.76g 12.7g Rockstar energy drink
Magnesium 1mg 0mg Ginger ale
Calcium 3mg 1mg Ginger ale
Potassium 1mg 6mg Rockstar energy drink
Iron 0.18mg 0.05mg Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g 12.26g Ginger ale
Copper 0.018mg 0mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.05mg 0.05mg
Sodium 7mg 16mg Ginger ale
Manganese 0.013mg 0mg Ginger ale
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Ginger ale
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.6mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B3 0mg 9.82mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B5 0mg 4.167mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.353mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.77µg Rockstar energy drink
Choline 0mg 0.3mg Rockstar energy drink
Fructose 3.7g 3.59g Ginger ale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Rockstar energy drink
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
122%
Rockstar energy drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
1%
Rockstar energy drink

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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. Rockstar energy drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171937/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.