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Ginger vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ginger and Truffle

  • Truffle is richer than Ginger in Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Truffle is 272% higher.

Food types used in this article are Ginger root, raw and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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.
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
8
Truffle
Truffle
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Calcium +893.8%
Contains more Iron +880%
Contains more Magnesium +93%
Contains more Phosphorus +441.2%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains more Zinc +288.2%
Contains more Manganese +752%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Truffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Contains more Calcium +893.8%
Contains more Iron +880%
Contains more Magnesium +93%
Contains more Phosphorus +441.2%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains more Zinc +288.2%
Contains more Manganese +752%
Contains more Selenium +6100%

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
Ginger
5
:
4
Truffle
Truffle
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.9%
Contains more Folate +245.5%
Ginger
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%
Truffle
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% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.9%
Contains more Folate +245.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
3
Truffle
Truffle
Contains more Water +433%
Contains more Protein +408.2%
Contains more Carbs +310.9%
Contains more Other +187%
Equal in Fats - 0.73
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Truffle
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Water +433%
Contains more Protein +408.2%
Contains more Carbs +310.9%
Contains more Other +187%
Equal in Fats - 0.73

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 2.91g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 9.25g Truffle
Fats 0.75g 0.73g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 80kcal 284kcal Truffle
Sugar 1.7g Truffle
Fiber 2g 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 16mg 159mg Truffle
Iron 0.6mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 43mg 83mg Truffle
Phosphorus 34mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 415mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 13mg 35mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.226mg 0.183mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 1.951mg Truffle
Selenium 0.7µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.015mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.112mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 38µg Truffle
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Truffle
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
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.