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Ginger ale vs. SlimFast shake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ginger ale and SlimFast shake

  • The amount of Vitamin E , Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1 in SlimFast shake is higher than in Ginger ale.
  • SlimFast shake covers your daily Vitamin E needs 31% more than Ginger ale.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan.

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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 31% 39% 16% 36% 4.7% 23% 58% 9.4% 0% 25%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17800%
Contains more IronIron +433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4400%

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 65% 34% 92% 33% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 75% 16% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 +∞%
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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% 3% 88%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 2.88 g
Carbs: 0.85 g
Water: 88.33 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +930.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +13400%
~equal in Water ~88.33g

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 SlimFast shake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale SlimFast shake Opinion
Calories 34kcal 58kcal SlimFast shake
Protein 0g 6.59g SlimFast shake
Fats 0g 2.88g SlimFast shake
Vitamin C 0mg 19.4mg SlimFast shake
Net carbs 8.76g 0.45g Ginger ale
Carbs 8.76g 0.85g Ginger ale
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Ginger ale
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU SlimFast shake
Magnesium 1mg 44mg SlimFast shake
Calcium 3mg 130mg SlimFast shake
Potassium 1mg 179mg SlimFast shake
Iron 0.18mg 0.96mg SlimFast shake
Sugar 8.9g 0.6g SlimFast shake
Fiber 0g 0.4g SlimFast shake
Copper 0.018mg 0.014mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.05mg 0.85mg SlimFast shake
Phosphorus 0mg 136mg SlimFast shake
Sodium 7mg 72mg Ginger ale
Vitamin A 0IU 565IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 171µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin E 0mg 4.58mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg SlimFast shake
Manganese 0.013mg Ginger ale
Selenium 0.1µg 4.5µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.17mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.39mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.195mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.208mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.6µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin K 0µg 6.5µg SlimFast shake
Folate 0µg 39µg SlimFast shake
Saturated Fat 0g 0.45g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.1g SlimFast shake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.29g SlimFast shake
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale SlimFast shake
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
46%
SlimFast shake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
24%
SlimFast shake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)

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. SlimFast shake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173170/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.