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Iced tea vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Iced tea and Ginger ale

  • Ginger ale has less Phosphorus, and Manganese than Iced tea.
  • Iced tea has 10 times more Manganese than Ginger ale. While Iced tea has 0.131mg of Manganese, Ginger ale has only 0.013mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.

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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% 1.7% 0% 2.7% 1.6% 15% 2.7% 17% 0%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1800%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +907.7%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~1mg
~equal in Calcium ~3mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
~equal in Protein ~0g
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Carbs ~8.76g
~equal in Water ~91.23g
~equal in Other ~0.01g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Iced tea Ginger ale
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Iced tea Ginger ale Opinion
Calories 36kcal 34kcal Iced tea
Net carbs 9.09g 8.76g Iced tea
Carbs 9.09g 8.76g Iced tea
Magnesium 1mg 1mg
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Potassium 19mg 1mg Iced tea
Iron 0mg 0.18mg Ginger ale
Sugar 9.09g 8.9g Ginger ale
Copper 0.008mg 0.018mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.06mg 0.05mg Iced tea
Phosphorus 36mg 0mg Iced tea
Sodium 21mg 7mg Ginger ale
Manganese 0.131mg 0.013mg Iced tea
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
Iced tea Ginger ale
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%
Iced tea
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Iced tea
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Iced tea
Iced tea is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Iced tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174847/nutrients
  2. 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.