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SlimFast shake vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between SlimFast shake and Ginger ale

  • The amount of Vitamin E , Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1 in SlimFast shake is higher than in Ginger ale.
  • SlimFast shake covers your daily Vitamin E needs 31% more than Ginger ale.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan 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 31% 39% 16% 36% 4.7% 23% 58% 9.4% 0% 25%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +4300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17800%
Contains more IronIron +433.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4400%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%

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 65% 34% 92% 33% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 75% 16% 29% 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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Choline ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 3% 88%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 2.88 g
Carbs: 0.85 g
Water: 88.33 g
Other: 1.35 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +13400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +930.6%
~equal in Water ~91.23g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient SlimFast shake Ginger ale Opinion
Calories 58kcal 34kcal SlimFast shake
Protein 6.59g 0g SlimFast shake
Fats 2.88g 0g SlimFast shake
Vitamin C 19.4mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Net carbs 0.45g 8.76g Ginger ale
Carbs 0.85g 8.76g Ginger ale
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Ginger ale
Vitamin D 45IU 0IU SlimFast shake
Magnesium 44mg 1mg SlimFast shake
Calcium 130mg 3mg SlimFast shake
Potassium 179mg 1mg SlimFast shake
Iron 0.96mg 0.18mg SlimFast shake
Sugar 0.6g 8.9g SlimFast shake
Fiber 0.4g 0g SlimFast shake
Copper 0.014mg 0.018mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.85mg 0.05mg SlimFast shake
Phosphorus 136mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Sodium 72mg 7mg Ginger ale
Vitamin A 565IU 0IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin E 4.58mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 1.1µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Manganese 0.013mg Ginger ale
Selenium 4.5µg 0.1µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B3 2.39mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B5 1.195mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B6 0.208mg 0mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin K 6.5µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Folate 39µg 0µg SlimFast shake
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.1g 0g SlimFast shake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.29g 0g SlimFast shake
Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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SlimFast shake Ginger ale
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
46%
SlimFast shake
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
SlimFast shake
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)

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. SlimFast shake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173170/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.