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Ground ginger vs. Caraway spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground ginger and Caraway spice?

  • Ground ginger is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Caraway spice is richer in Fiber, Calcium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1391% higher.
  • Ground ginger has 5 times more Selenium than Caraway spice. Ground ginger has 55.8µg of Selenium, while Caraway spice has 12.1µg.

We used Spices, ginger, ground and Spices, caraway seed types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +22%
Contains more Manganese +2461.5%
Contains more Selenium +361.2%
Contains more Calcium +504.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.1%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +51.1%
Contains more Copper +89.6%
Equal in Potassium - 1351
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 207% 609% 185% 244% 120% 3% 150% 304% 170% 66%
Contains more Iron +22%
Contains more Manganese +2461.5%
Contains more Selenium +361.2%
Contains more Calcium +504.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.1%
Contains less Sodium -37%
Contains more Zinc +51.1%
Contains more Copper +89.6%
Equal in Potassium - 1351

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +30%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1110%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +732.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 3% 12% 40% 181% 29% 145% 10% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 50% 0% 70% 96% 88% 68% 0% 84% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +30%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1110%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +732.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Contains more Protein +120.2%
Contains more Fats +244.1%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Water - 9.87
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 g
20% 15% 50% 10% 6%
Protein: 19.77 g
Fats: 14.59 g
Carbs: 49.9 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.87 g
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Contains more Protein +120.2%
Contains more Fats +244.1%
Contains more Other +12.5%
Equal in Water - 9.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.2%
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
6% 65% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.272 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1387.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Caraway spice Opinion
Net carbs 57.52g 11.9g Ground ginger
Protein 8.98g 19.77g Caraway spice
Fats 4.24g 14.59g Caraway spice
Carbs 71.62g 49.9g Ground ginger
Calories 335kcal 333kcal Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g Ground ginger
Sugar 3.39g 0.64g Caraway spice
Fiber 14.1g 38g Caraway spice
Calcium 114mg 689mg Caraway spice
Iron 19.8mg 16.23mg Ground ginger
Magnesium 214mg 258mg Caraway spice
Phosphorus 168mg 568mg Caraway spice
Potassium 1320mg 1351mg Caraway spice
Sodium 27mg 17mg Caraway spice
Zinc 3.64mg 5.5mg Caraway spice
Copper 0.48mg 0.91mg Caraway spice
Manganese 33.3mg 1.3mg Ground ginger
Selenium 55.8µg 12.1µg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 30IU 363IU Caraway spice
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 18µg Caraway spice
Vitamin E 0mg 2.5mg Caraway spice
Vitamin C 0.7mg 21mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.383mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.379mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 3.606mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 0.36mg Ground ginger
Folate 13µg 10µg Ground ginger
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0µg Ground ginger
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.244mg Caraway spice
Threonine 0.289mg 0.756mg Caraway spice
Isoleucine 0.341mg 0.826mg Caraway spice
Leucine 0.513mg 1.218mg Caraway spice
Lysine 0.241mg 1.031mg Caraway spice
Methionine 0.089mg 0.361mg Caraway spice
Phenylalanine 0.311mg 0.867mg Caraway spice
Valine 0.411mg 1.037mg Caraway spice
Histidine 0.199mg 0.55mg Caraway spice
Saturated Fat 2.599g 0.62g Caraway spice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 7.125g Caraway spice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 3.272g Caraway spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g Ground ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground ginger Caraway spice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
35%
Ground ginger
40%
Caraway spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
205%
Caraway spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.979g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/nutrients
  2. Caraway spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170918/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.