Maple syrup vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are maple syrup and ginger ale different?
- Maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B1 than ginger ale.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for maple syrup is 126% higher.
- Ginger ale has less sugar.
Syrups, maple and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2840% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22269.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.7% |
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.
| 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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.04 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
67.04 g
Water:
32.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
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 CarbsCarbs | +665.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4600% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +181.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
58.32 g
Glucose:
1.6 g
Fructose:
0.52 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.9 g
Glucose:
3.1 g
Fructose:
3.7 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2969.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +93.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +611.5% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.013mg | 126% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0mg | 98% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 8.76g | 19% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 34kcal | 11% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 3mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 3.7g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 8.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 8.9g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger ale is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)