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Sprite vs. Carbonated water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sprite and Carbonated water?

    We used Beverages, carbonated, SPRITE, lemon-lime, without caffeine and Beverages, carbonated, club soda 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.
    Sprite
    3
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.6% 0.09% 4.1% 0.33% 1.1% 0% 1.2% 0.26% 0%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 1.5% 0.18% 0.38% 2% 2.7% 0% 2.7% 0.13% 0%
    Contains more IronIron +1000%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100%
    Contains more CopperCopper +500%
    Contains more ZincZinc +150%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~1mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0µg

    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.
    Sprite
    2
    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% 0.28% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
    ~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 B5 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
    ~equal in Folate ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Sprite
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    10% 90%
    Protein: 0.05 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 10.14 g
    Water: 89.78 g
    Other: 0.01 g
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more FatsFats +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
    Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
    Contains more OtherOther +900%

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Sprite Carbonated water Opinion
    Calories 40kcal 0kcal Sprite
    Protein 0.05g 0g Sprite
    Fats 0.02g 0g Sprite
    Net carbs 10.14g 0g Sprite
    Carbs 10.14g 0g Sprite
    Magnesium 1mg 1mg
    Calcium 2mg 5mg Carbonated water
    Potassium 1mg 2mg Carbonated water
    Iron 0.11mg 0.01mg Sprite
    Sugar 8.98g 0g Carbonated water
    Copper 0.001mg 0.006mg Carbonated water
    Zinc 0.04mg 0.1mg Carbonated water
    Sodium 9mg 21mg Sprite
    Manganese 0.002mg 0.001mg Sprite
    Vitamin B3 0.015mg 0mg Sprite
    Choline 0.4mg 0mg Sprite
    Fructose 5.19g Sprite

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Sprite Carbonated water
    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%
    Sprite
    0%
    Carbonated water
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Sprite
    1%
    Carbonated water

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Sprite
    Sprite contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Sprite
    Sprite is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Carbonated water
    Carbonated water is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.98g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Carbonated water
    Carbonated water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Carbonated water
    Carbonated water is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    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. Sprite - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173206/nutrients
    2. Carbonated water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174842/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.