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Ginger ale vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ginger ale and tuna salad

  • Tuna salad is richer than ginger ale in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for tuna salad is 75% higher.
  • Ginger ale contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17700%
Contains more IronIron +455.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +705.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1020%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41100%

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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +44.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +21200%
~equal in Carbs ~9.41g

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 Tuna salad
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 Tuna salad DV% diff.
Selenium 0.1µg 41.2µg 75%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg 50%
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.7mg 42%
Protein 0g 16.04g 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.122g 27%
Phosphorus 0mg 178mg 25%
Sodium 7mg 402mg 17%
Fats 0g 9.26g 14%
Copper 0.018mg 0.145mg 14%
Iron 0.18mg 1mg 10%
Calories 34kcal 187kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.887g 7%
Saturated fat 0g 1.544g 7%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.081mg 6%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.26mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.07mg 5%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.56mg 5%
Potassium 1mg 178mg 5%
Magnesium 1mg 19mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.031mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.04mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 8.76g 9.41g 0%
Net carbs 8.76g 9.41g N/A
Sugar 8.9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Tuna salad
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%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.544g)

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.