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Water vs. Carbonated water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Water and Carbonated water

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, water, tap, well and Beverages, carbonated, club soda.

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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 less Sodium -76.2%
    Contains more Copper +166.7%
    Contains more Calcium +66.7%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains more Zinc +900%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    Equal in Magnesium - 1
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0%
    Contains less Sodium -76.2%
    Contains more Copper +166.7%
    Contains more Calcium +66.7%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains more Zinc +900%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    Equal in Magnesium - 1

    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.
    Water
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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
    Equal in Water - 99.9
    Equal in Other - 0.1
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Equal in Water - 99.9
    Equal in Other - 0.1

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Water Carbonated water Opinion
    Calcium 3mg 5mg Carbonated water
    Iron 0mg 0.01mg Carbonated water
    Magnesium 1mg 1mg
    Potassium 0mg 2mg Carbonated water
    Sodium 5mg 21mg Water
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.1mg Carbonated water
    Copper 0.016mg 0.006mg Water
    Manganese 0mg 0.001mg Carbonated water

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Water Carbonated water
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
    Water
    0%
    Carbonated water
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Water
    1%
    Carbonated water

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Water
    Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Water
    Water contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Water
    Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Water
    Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Water
    Water is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Carbonated water
    Carbonated water is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Carbonated water
    Carbonated water is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

    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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.