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Ginger vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ginger and Pickled cucumber?

  • Ginger is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, and Magnesium, yet Pickled cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Pickled cucumber's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ginger is lower.

We used Ginger root, raw and Pickles, cucumber, sour types 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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +975%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +1704.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Copper +165.9%
Contains more Manganese +1981.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +975%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +1704.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Copper +165.9%
Contains more Manganese +1981.8%
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.
Ginger
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Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +434.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1677.8%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +46900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +434.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1677.8%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +46900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +451.5%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +686.3%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Other +306.5%
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +451.5%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +686.3%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Other +306.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 1.06g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 0.33g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.2g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 2.26g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 11kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g 1.06g Pickled cucumber
Fiber 2g 1.2g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 0mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 0.4mg Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 4mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 14mg Ginger
Potassium 415mg 23mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 1208mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.02mg Ginger
Copper 0.226mg 0.085mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.011mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 191IU Pickled cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Pickled cucumber
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.09mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 1mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.01mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.038mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.009mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 1µg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.003mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg 0.009mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.01mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg 0.014mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg 0.014mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg 0.003mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.009mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg 0.011mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg 0.005mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.052g Pickled cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.003g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.081g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Pickled cucumber
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
9%
Ginger
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 1195mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/nutrients
  2. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.