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Ginger vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ginger and Russet potato

  • Ginger has more Copper, however, Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Russet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 15% more.
  • Ginger has 2 times more Copper than Russet potato. Ginger has 0.226mg of Copper, while Russet potato has 0.107mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Ginger root, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 Magnesium +43.3%
Contains more Copper +111.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Equal in Sodium - 14
Equal in Zinc - 0.35
Equal in Manganese - 0.228
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.3%
Contains more Copper +111.2%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Equal in Sodium - 14
Equal in Zinc - 0.35
Equal in Manganese - 0.228

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 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +66%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.3%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +66%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.3%
Contains more Folate +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +476.9%
Contains more Protein +44.5%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Other +75.3%
Equal in Water - 74.45
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +476.9%
Contains more Protein +44.5%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Other +75.3%
Equal in Water - 74.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 1.82g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.75g 0.13g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 80kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.7g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 2g 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 16mg 18mg Russet potato
Iron 0.6mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 43mg 30mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 415mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 13mg 14mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.226mg 0.107mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.228mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.07mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.048mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 11µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.036mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.074mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.057mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.013mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.073mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.03mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.003g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.054g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Russet potato
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/nutrients
  2. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.