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Ginger ale vs. Whiskey sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ginger ale and Whiskey sour

  • The amount of Calcium, and Copper in Whiskey sour is higher than in Ginger ale.
  • Whiskey sour covers your daily Calcium needs 27% more than Ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale and Beverages, Whiskey sour mix, powder.

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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% 82% 1.7% 15% 43% 3.8% 5.6% 36% 0% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1800%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +622.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
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.
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 9% 1.8% 0% 0% 1.3% 0% 0% 3.6% 0% 1.3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~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
97%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 97.3 g
Water: 0.6 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +15105%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1010.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13900%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger ale Whiskey sour Opinion
Calories 34kcal 383kcal Whiskey sour
Protein 0g 0.6g Whiskey sour
Fats 0g 0.1g Whiskey sour
Vitamin C 0mg 2.7mg Whiskey sour
Net carbs 8.76g 97.3g Whiskey sour
Carbs 8.76g 97.3g Whiskey sour
Magnesium 1mg 19mg Whiskey sour
Calcium 3mg 272mg Whiskey sour
Potassium 1mg 19mg Whiskey sour
Iron 0.18mg 0.39mg Whiskey sour
Sugar 8.9g 97.3g Ginger ale
Copper 0.018mg 0.13mg Whiskey sour
Zinc 0.05mg 0.14mg Whiskey sour
Phosphorus 0mg 13mg Whiskey sour
Sodium 7mg 274mg Ginger ale
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Whiskey sour
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Whiskey sour
Manganese 0.013mg 0mg Ginger ale
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Whiskey sour
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.005mg Whiskey sour
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.06mg Whiskey sour
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Whiskey sour
Saturated Fat 0g 0.019g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.006g Whiskey sour
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.037g Whiskey sour
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 Whiskey sour
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
1%
Whiskey sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Ginger ale
20%
Whiskey sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whiskey sour
Whiskey sour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 88.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Whiskey sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173163/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.