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Tonic water vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tonic water and Coca-Cola

    Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, tonic 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.
    Contains more Zinc +400%
    Contains more Copper +500%
    Contains more Calcium +100%
    Contains more Iron +1000%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -66.7%
    Contains more Manganese +100%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
    Contains more Zinc +400%
    Contains more Copper +500%
    Contains more Calcium +100%
    Contains more Iron +1000%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -66.7%
    Contains more Manganese +100%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%

    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.
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    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%
    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%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Contains more Other +150%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Equal in Carbs - 9.56
    Equal in Water - 90.31
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 8.8 g
    Water: 91.1 g
    Other: 0.1 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 Other +150%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Equal in Carbs - 9.56
    Equal in Water - 90.31

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Tonic water Coca-Cola
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in price 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 Tonic water Coca-Cola Opinion
    Net carbs 8.8g 9.56g Coca-Cola
    Protein 0g 0.07g Coca-Cola
    Fats 0g 0.02g Coca-Cola
    Carbs 8.8g 9.56g Coca-Cola
    Calories 34kcal 37kcal Coca-Cola
    Sugar 8.8g 8.97g Tonic water
    Calcium 1mg 2mg Coca-Cola
    Iron 0.01mg 0.11mg Coca-Cola
    Phosphorus 0mg 10mg Coca-Cola
    Potassium 0mg 2mg Coca-Cola
    Sodium 12mg 4mg Coca-Cola
    Zinc 0.1mg 0.02mg Tonic water
    Copper 0.006mg 0.001mg Tonic water
    Manganese 0.001mg 0.002mg Coca-Cola
    Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Coca-Cola

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Tonic water Coca-Cola
    Low Fats diet ok
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories 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%
    Tonic water
    0%
    Coca-Cola
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Tonic water
    1%
    Coca-Cola

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Tonic water
    Tonic water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Tonic water
    Tonic water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola 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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.