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Tonic water vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tonic water and Ginger ale

    The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, tonic water 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.
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Calcium +200%
    Contains more Iron +1700%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -41.7%
    Contains more Copper +200%
    Contains more Manganese +1200%
    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% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Calcium +200%
    Contains more Iron +1700%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -41.7%
    Contains more Copper +200%
    Contains more Manganese +1200%
    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 +900%
    Equal in Carbs - 8.76
    Equal in Water - 91.23
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 8.8 g
    Water: 91.1 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 8.76 g
    Water: 91.23 g
    Other: 0.01 g
    Contains more Other +900%
    Equal in Carbs - 8.76
    Equal in Water - 91.23

    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 Ginger ale
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in price ok
    Lower in Sodium 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 Ginger ale Opinion
    Net carbs 8.8g 8.76g Tonic water
    Carbs 8.8g 8.76g Tonic water
    Calories 34kcal 34kcal
    Fructose 3.7g Ginger ale
    Sugar 8.8g 8.9g Tonic water
    Calcium 1mg 3mg Ginger ale
    Iron 0.01mg 0.18mg Ginger ale
    Magnesium 0mg 1mg Ginger ale
    Potassium 0mg 1mg Ginger ale
    Sodium 12mg 7mg Ginger ale
    Zinc 0.1mg 0.05mg Tonic water
    Copper 0.006mg 0.018mg Ginger ale
    Manganese 0.001mg 0.013mg Ginger ale
    Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Ginger ale

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Tonic water Ginger ale
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories diet Equal
    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%
    Ginger ale
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Tonic water
    2%
    Ginger ale

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Tonic water
    Tonic water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Tonic water
    Tonic water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Tonic water
    Tonic water is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Ginger ale
    Ginger ale 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. 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.