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Ginger ale vs. Sprite — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ginger ale and Sprite

    The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Beverages, carbonated, SPRITE, lemon-lime, without caffeine.

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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%
    Sprite
    Sprite
    0
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.6% 0.09% 4.1% 0.33% 1.1% 0% 1.2% 0.26% 0%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
    Contains more IronIron +63.6%
    Contains more CopperCopper +1700%
    Contains more ZincZinc +25%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +550%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~1mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~1mg
    ~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%
    Sprite
    Sprite
    2
    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% 0.28% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.22%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
    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 B2 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~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
    Sprite
    Sprite
    3
    10% 90%
    Protein: 0.05 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 10.14 g
    Water: 89.78 g
    Other: 0.01 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more FatsFats +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.8%
    ~equal in Water ~89.78g
    ~equal in Other ~0.01g

    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
    Sprite
    Sprite
    2
    7% 35% 58%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 0.65 g
    Glucose: 3.13 g
    Fructose: 5.19 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Contains more SucroseSucrose +192.3%
    Contains more FructoseFructose +40.3%
    ~equal in Starch ~0g
    ~equal in Glucose ~3.13g
    ~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 Sprite
    Lower in price ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Ginger ale Sprite Opinion
    Calories 34kcal 40kcal Sprite
    Protein 0g 0.05g Sprite
    Fats 0g 0.02g Sprite
    Net carbs 8.76g 10.14g Sprite
    Carbs 8.76g 10.14g Sprite
    Magnesium 1mg 1mg
    Calcium 3mg 2mg Ginger ale
    Potassium 1mg 1mg
    Iron 0.18mg 0.11mg Ginger ale
    Sugar 8.9g 8.98g Ginger ale
    Copper 0.018mg 0.001mg Ginger ale
    Zinc 0.05mg 0.04mg Ginger ale
    Sodium 7mg 9mg Ginger ale
    Manganese 0.013mg 0.002mg Ginger ale
    Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Ginger ale
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.015mg Sprite
    Choline 0mg 0.4mg Sprite
    Fructose 3.7g 5.19g Sprite

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Ginger ale Sprite
    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
    0%
    Sprite
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Ginger ale
    1%
    Sprite

    Comparison summary

    Which food is cheaper?
    Sprite
    Sprite is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
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    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

    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. Sprite - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173206/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.