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Maple sugar vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maple sugar and Ginger ale?

  • Ginger ale has less Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Calcium, and Potassium than Maple sugar.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 192% higher.
  • Maple sugar has 274 times more Potassium than Ginger ale. Maple sugar has 274mg of Potassium, while Ginger ale has 1mg.
  • Ginger ale contains less Sugar.

We used Sugars, maple and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale 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.
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
9
:
1
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +794.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +27300%
Contains more Zinc +12020%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +33915.4%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Maple sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Ginger ale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +794.4%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +27300%
Contains more Zinc +12020%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +33915.4%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%

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.
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
5
:
0
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Maple sugar
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% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
4
:
1
Ginger ale
Ginger ale
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +937.7%
Contains more Other +7900%
Contains more Water +1040.4%
Maple sugar
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Ginger ale
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +937.7%
Contains more Other +7900%
Contains more Water +1040.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Ginger ale Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 8.76g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 0g Maple sugar
Fats 0.2g 0g Maple sugar
Carbs 90.9g 8.76g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 34kcal Maple sugar
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 84.87g 8.9g Ginger ale
Calcium 90mg 3mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.18mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 1mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 0mg Maple sugar
Potassium 274mg 1mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 7mg Ginger ale
Zinc 6.06mg 0.05mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.018mg Maple sugar
Manganese 4.422mg 0.013mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 0.1µg Maple sugar
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0mg Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Ginger ale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
1%
Maple sugar
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (63)

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.