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Yogurt vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yogurt and Ginger ale

  • Ginger ale has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Yogurt's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 31% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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 Calcium +3566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +14000%
Contains more Zinc +940%
Contains more Selenium +9600%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.018
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 7% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 6% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +3566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +14000%
Contains more Zinc +940%
Contains more Selenium +9600%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -80.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.018

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.
Yogurt
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +7100%
Contains more Carbs +143.3%
Equal in Water - 91.23
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +7100%
Contains more Carbs +143.3%
Equal in Water - 91.23

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
22% 36% 43%
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Ginger ale Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 8.76g Ginger ale
Protein 10.19g 0g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 0g Yogurt
Carbs 3.6g 8.76g Ginger ale
Calories 59kcal 34kcal Yogurt
Fructose 0g 3.7g Ginger ale
Sugar 3.24g 8.9g Yogurt
Calcium 110mg 3mg Yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 0.18mg Ginger ale
Magnesium 11mg 1mg Yogurt
Phosphorus 135mg 0mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 1mg Yogurt
Sodium 36mg 7mg Ginger ale
Zinc 0.52mg 0.05mg Yogurt
Copper 0.017mg 0.018mg Ginger ale
Manganese 0.009mg 0.013mg Ginger ale
Selenium 9.7µg 0.1µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0mg Yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0mg Yogurt
Folate 7µg 0µg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Yogurt
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Ginger ale
Trans Fat 0.006g 0g Ginger ale
Saturated Fat 0.117g 0g Ginger ale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0g Yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0g Yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt Ginger ale
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
17%
Yogurt
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.