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Ginger ale vs. V8 juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ginger ale and V8 juice

  • V8 juice is richer than Ginger ale in Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from V8 juice is 33% higher.
  • Ginger ale contains 3 times more Sugar than V8 juice. Ginger ale contains 8.9g of Sugar, while V8 juice contains 3.29g.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and CAMPBELL'S, V8 100% Vegetable Juice.

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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 0% 4.8% 17% 11% 0% 0% 0% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19200%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~mg

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 99% 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~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
4% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 4.12 g
Water: 93.9 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +11500%
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Water ~93.9g

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 V8 juice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale V8 juice Opinion
Calories 34kcal 21kcal Ginger ale
Protein 0g 0.82g V8 juice
Vitamin C 0mg 29.6mg V8 juice
Net carbs 8.76g 3.32g Ginger ale
Carbs 8.76g 4.12g Ginger ale
Magnesium 1mg Ginger ale
Calcium 3mg 16mg V8 juice
Potassium 1mg 193mg V8 juice
Iron 0.18mg 0.3mg V8 juice
Sugar 8.9g 3.29g V8 juice
Fiber 0g 0.8g V8 juice
Copper 0.018mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.05mg Ginger ale
Sodium 7mg 173mg Ginger ale
Vitamin A 0IU 823IU V8 juice
Manganese 0.013mg Ginger ale
Selenium 0.1µg Ginger ale
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 V8 juice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
11%
V8 juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
6%
V8 juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
V8 juice
V8 juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
V8 juice
V8 juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
V8 juice
V8 juice is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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

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.