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Ginger ale vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ginger ale and fish sandwiches

  • Ginger ale contains less selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin K than fish sandwiches.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 33% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in ginger ale is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20500%
Contains more IronIron +733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +880%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1930.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17900%

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +88.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.7%
Contains more OtherOther +21200%

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +158.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +151.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 6.257g 42%
Selenium 0.1µg 18µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 7mg 602mg 26%
Protein 0g 10.29g 21%
Fats 0g 12.45g 19%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.21mg 18%
Phosphorus 0mg 116mg 17%
Iron 0.18mg 1.5mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.15mg 13%
Folate 0µg 46µg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin K 0µg 13.6µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.14mg 11%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.264mg 11%
Calories 34kcal 257kcal 11%
Saturated fat 0g 1.949g 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.37mg 7%
Magnesium 1mg 25mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.595g 6%
Copper 0.018mg 0.075mg 6%
Carbs 8.76g 26.69g 6%
Potassium 1mg 206mg 6%
Choline 0mg 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg 5%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.49mg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.55mg 4%
Fructose 3.7g 1.47g 3%
Calcium 3mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 8.76g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Fish sandwich
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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.949g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.