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Ginger ale vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ginger ale and Wasabi?

  • Ginger ale has less Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, Calcium, and Phosphorus than Wasabi.
  • Wasabi's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 47% higher.

We used Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Wasabi, root, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
2
:
8
Wasabi
Wasabi
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Contains more Calcium +4166.7%
Contains more Iron +472.2%
Contains more Magnesium +6800%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +56700%
Contains more Zinc +3140%
Contains more Copper +761.1%
Contains more Manganese +2907.7%
Ginger ale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Wasabi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Contains more Calcium +4166.7%
Contains more Iron +472.2%
Contains more Magnesium +6800%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +56700%
Contains more Zinc +3140%
Contains more Copper +761.1%
Contains more Manganese +2907.7%

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.
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
2
:
8
Wasabi
Wasabi
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Ginger ale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Wasabi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
1
:
4
Wasabi
Wasabi
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +168.7%
Contains more Other +19100%
Ginger ale
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Wasabi
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +168.7%
Contains more Other +19100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Wasabi Opinion
Net carbs 8.76g 15.74g Wasabi
Protein 0g 4.8g Wasabi
Fats 0g 0.63g Wasabi
Carbs 8.76g 23.54g Wasabi
Calories 34kcal 109kcal Wasabi
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 8.9g Wasabi
Fiber 0g 7.8g Wasabi
Calcium 3mg 128mg Wasabi
Iron 0.18mg 1.03mg Wasabi
Magnesium 1mg 69mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 0mg 80mg Wasabi
Potassium 1mg 568mg Wasabi
Sodium 7mg 17mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.05mg 1.62mg Wasabi
Copper 0.018mg 0.155mg Wasabi
Manganese 0.013mg 0.391mg Wasabi
Selenium 0.1µg Ginger ale
Vitamin A 0IU 35IU Wasabi
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Wasabi
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.131mg Wasabi
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.114mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.743mg Wasabi
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.203mg Wasabi
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.274mg Wasabi
Folate 0µg 18µg Wasabi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger ale Wasabi
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wasabi
Wasabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.