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Ground ginger vs. Spearmint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ground ginger and Spearmint?

  • Ground ginger is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, and Zinc, yet Spearmint is richer in Folate.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1399% higher.
  • Ground ginger has 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Spearmint. Ground ginger has 9.62mg of Vitamin B3, while Spearmint has 0.948mg.

We used Spices, ginger, ground and Spearmint, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 153% 34% 116% 743% 160% 99% 72% 3.5% 4343% 304%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 60% 40% 445% 80% 30% 26% 3.9% 146% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +239.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.2%
Contains more IronIron +66.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2878.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +74.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 1.8% 0% 0% 12% 39% 180% 29% 144% 0% 2% 9.8% 22%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 44% 243% 0% 0% 20% 40% 18% 15% 36% 0% 0% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +914.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +707.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.175mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.9%
Contains more FatsFats +480.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +751.6%
Contains more OtherOther +158.4%
Contains more WaterWater +760.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.929 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.394 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1816%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Spearmint Opinion
Calories 335kcal 44kcal Ground ginger
Protein 8.98g 3.29g Ground ginger
Fats 4.24g 0.73g Ground ginger
Vitamin C 0.7mg 13.3mg Spearmint
Net carbs 57.52g 1.61g Ground ginger
Carbs 71.62g 8.41g Ground ginger
Magnesium 214mg 63mg Ground ginger
Calcium 114mg 199mg Spearmint
Potassium 1320mg 458mg Ground ginger
Iron 19.8mg 11.87mg Ground ginger
Sugar 3.39g Spearmint
Fiber 14.1g 6.8g Ground ginger
Copper 0.48mg 0.24mg Ground ginger
Zinc 3.64mg 1.09mg Ground ginger
Phosphorus 168mg 60mg Ground ginger
Sodium 27mg 30mg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 30IU 4054IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 203µg Spearmint
Manganese 33.3mg 1.118mg Ground ginger
Selenium 55.8µg Ground ginger
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.078mg Spearmint
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.175mg Spearmint
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 0.948mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg 0.25mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 0.158mg Ground ginger
Vitamin K 0.8µg Ground ginger
Folate 13µg 105µg Spearmint
Choline 41.2mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 2.599g 0.191g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 0.025g Ground ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 0.394g Ground ginger
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.05mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg 0.135mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.341mg 0.135mg Ground ginger
Leucine 0.513mg 0.247mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.241mg 0.141mg Ground ginger
Methionine 0.089mg 0.046mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.311mg 0.168mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.411mg 0.164mg Ground ginger
Histidine 0.199mg 0.066mg Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g Ground ginger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g Ground ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground ginger Spearmint
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Ground ginger
38%
Spearmint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
88%
Spearmint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.408g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.