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Lemonade vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemonade and Coca-Cola

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemonade, frozen concentrate, white, prepared with water and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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 1.4% 1.2% 1.3% 6% 7% 0.55% 0.86% 0.52% 0.65% 0.55%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +650%
    Contains more IronIron +45.5%
    Contains more CopperCopper +2000%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.02mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~4mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.1µg

    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 13% 0.06% 0.2% 0% 1.5% 4.8% 0.3% 0.78% 1.4% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.22%
    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% 0.16%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
    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 FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +33.3%
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    10% 89%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0.04 g
    Carbs: 10.42 g
    Water: 89.35 g
    Other: 0.12 g
    10% 90%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 9.56 g
    Water: 90.31 g
    Other: 0.04 g
    Contains more FatsFats +100%
    Contains more OtherOther +200%
    ~equal in Protein ~0.07g
    ~equal in Carbs ~9.56g
    ~equal in Water ~90.31g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Lemonade Coca-Cola Opinion
    Calories 40kcal 37kcal Lemonade
    Protein 0.07g 0.07g
    Fats 0.04g 0.02g Lemonade
    Vitamin C 3.9mg 0mg Lemonade
    Net carbs 10.42g 9.56g Lemonade
    Carbs 10.42g 9.56g Lemonade
    Magnesium 2mg 0mg Lemonade
    Calcium 4mg 2mg Lemonade
    Potassium 15mg 2mg Lemonade
    Iron 0.16mg 0.11mg Lemonade
    Sugar 9.98g 8.97g Coca-Cola
    Copper 0.021mg 0.001mg Lemonade
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.02mg
    Phosphorus 2mg 10mg Coca-Cola
    Sodium 4mg 4mg
    Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Lemonade
    Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Lemonade
    Manganese 0.005mg 0.002mg Lemonade
    Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
    Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0mg Lemonade
    Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0mg Lemonade
    Vitamin B3 0.016mg 0mg Lemonade
    Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0mg Lemonade
    Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0mg Lemonade
    Folate 1µg 0µg Lemonade
    Choline 0.4mg 0.3mg Lemonade
    Saturated Fat 0.006g 0g Coca-Cola
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0g Lemonade
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.013g 0g Lemonade

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Lemonade Coca-Cola
    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
    2%
    Lemonade
    0%
    Coca-Cola
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Lemonade
    1%
    Coca-Cola

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Lemonade
    Lemonade is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Lemonade
    Lemonade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Lemonade
    Lemonade is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

    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. Lemonade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173217/nutrients
    2. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.