Ginger ale vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ginger ale and sugar
The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Sugars, granulated.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +225% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.76 g
Water:
91.23 g
Other:
0.01 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
99.98 g
Water:
0.02 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +456050% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1041.3% |
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Protein
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Fats
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.9 g
Glucose:
3.1 g
Fructose:
3.7 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
99.8 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5152.6% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 8.76g | 99.98g | 30% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 387kcal | 18% |
| Fructose | 3.7g | 0g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.18mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.007mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.76g | 99.98g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.9g | 99.8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 90.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)
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.