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Ground ginger vs. Ground cloves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ground ginger and Ground cloves

  • Ground ginger has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Ground cloves are richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Ground cloves' daily need coverage for Manganese is 1166% more.
  • Ground ginger contains 8 times more Selenium than Ground cloves. Ground ginger contains 55.8µg of Selenium, while Ground cloves contain 7.2µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, ginger, ground and Spices, cloves, ground.

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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.
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
7
:
3
Ground cloves
Ground cloves
Contains more Iron +67.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +56.9%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Selenium +675%
Contains more Calcium +454.4%
Contains more Magnesium +21%
Contains more Manganese +80.6%
Ground ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Ground cloves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 444% 185% 45% 90% 37% 64% 123% 7843% 40%
Contains more Iron +67.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +56.9%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Selenium +675%
Contains more Calcium +454.4%
Contains more Magnesium +21%
Contains more Manganese +80.6%

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.
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
3
:
7
Ground cloves
Ground cloves
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +17625%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.509
Ground ginger
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%
Ground cloves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 177% 0% 1% 40% 51% 30% 31% 91% 19% 0% 355%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.4%
Contains more Folate +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +17625%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.509

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
3
:
2
Ground cloves
Ground cloves
Contains more Protein +50.4%
Contains more Fats +206.6%
Equal in Carbs - 65.53
Equal in Water - 9.87
Equal in Other - 5.63
Ground ginger
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
Ground cloves
6% 13% 66% 10% 6%
Protein: 5.97 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 65.53 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.63 g
Contains more Protein +50.4%
Contains more Fats +206.6%
Equal in Carbs - 65.53
Equal in Water - 9.87
Equal in Other - 5.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
1
:
2
Ground cloves
Ground cloves
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.2%
Ground ginger
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
Ground cloves
44% 16% 40%
Saturated Fat: 3.952 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.606 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +190.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +288.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
4
:
0
Ground cloves
Ground cloves
Contains more Sucrose +900%
Contains more Fructose +66.4%
Contains more Galactose +26.7%
Equal in Glucose - 1.14
Ground ginger
6% 36% 53% 6%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 1.22 g
Fructose: 1.78 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Ground cloves
48% 45% 6%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more Sucrose +900%
Contains more Fructose +66.4%
Contains more Galactose +26.7%
Equal in Glucose - 1.14

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 Ground cloves
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Ground cloves Opinion
Net carbs 57.52g 31.63g Ground ginger
Protein 8.98g 5.97g Ground ginger
Fats 4.24g 13g Ground cloves
Carbs 71.62g 65.53g Ground ginger
Calories 335kcal 274kcal Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g 1.07g Ground ginger
Sugar 3.39g 2.38g Ground cloves
Fiber 14.1g 33.9g Ground cloves
Calcium 114mg 632mg Ground cloves
Iron 19.8mg 11.83mg Ground ginger
Magnesium 214mg 259mg Ground cloves
Phosphorus 168mg 104mg Ground ginger
Potassium 1320mg 1020mg Ground ginger
Sodium 27mg 277mg Ground ginger
Zinc 3.64mg 2.32mg Ground ginger
Copper 0.48mg 0.368mg Ground ginger
Manganese 33.3mg 60.127mg Ground cloves
Selenium 55.8µg 7.2µg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 30IU 160IU Ground cloves
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 8µg Ground cloves
Vitamin E 0mg 8.82mg Ground cloves
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.158mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.22mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 1.56mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg 0.509mg Ground cloves
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 0.391mg Ground ginger
Folate 13µg 25µg Ground cloves
Vitamin K 0.8µg 141.8µg Ground cloves
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.03mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg 0.18mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.341mg 0.24mg Ground ginger
Leucine 0.513mg 0.4mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.241mg 0.37mg Ground cloves
Methionine 0.089mg 0.08mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.311mg 0.23mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.411mg 0.34mg Ground ginger
Histidine 0.199mg 0.13mg Ground ginger
Trans Fat 0g 0.254g Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 2.599g 3.952g Ground ginger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.184g Ground cloves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 1.393g Ground cloves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 3.606g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.017g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.557g Ground cloves
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g 0.585g Ground cloves
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground cloves

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Ground ginger Ground cloves
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
67%
Ground cloves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
906%
Ground cloves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.353g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground cloves
Ground cloves is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Ground cloves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171321/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.