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Ginger ale vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ginger ale and sweet roll

  • Ginger ale has less selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
  • Sweet roll's daily need coverage for selenium is 31% more.
  • Ginger ale is lower in sodium.
  • Ginger ale has a higher glycemic index than sweet roll.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11000%
Contains more IronIron +788.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +388.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1080%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16900%

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +267.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +481.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16900%

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 Sweet roll
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Sweet roll DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 7.473g 50%
Selenium 0.1µg 17µg 31%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.324mg 27%
Fats 0g 16.4g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.265mg 20%
Iron 0.18mg 1.6mg 18%
Folate 0µg 72µg 18%
Calories 34kcal 372kcal 17%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.384mg 15%
Carbs 8.76g 50.9g 14%
Saturated fat 0g 3.079g 14%
Sodium 7mg 304mg 13%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.99mg 13%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.3mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.797g 12%
Protein 0g 6.2g 12%
Phosphorus 0mg 76mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.107mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.406mg 8%
Choline 0mg 41.3mg 8%
Copper 0.018mg 0.088mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Calcium 3mg 72mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.59mg 5%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Magnesium 1mg 17mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.4µg 4%
Potassium 1mg 111mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Net carbs 8.76g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 8.9g 31.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.079g)

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.