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Ground ginger vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ground ginger and Garlic powder

  • Ground ginger is higher in Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Garlic powder is richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1405% higher.
  • Ground ginger has 12 times more Vitamin B3 than Garlic powder. While Ground ginger has 9.62mg of Vitamin B3, Garlic powder has only 0.796mg.
  • Garlic powder has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, ginger, ground and Spices, garlic powder.

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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 Calcium +44.3%
Contains more Iron +250.4%
Contains more Magnesium +177.9%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Zinc +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +3301.4%
Contains more Selenium +133.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.4%
Contains more Copper +11%
Equal in Potassium - 1193
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 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Contains more Calcium +44.3%
Contains more Iron +250.4%
Contains more Magnesium +177.9%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Zinc +21.7%
Contains more Manganese +3301.4%
Contains more Selenium +133.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.4%
Contains more Copper +11%
Equal in Potassium - 1193

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1108.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +845.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.2%
Contains more Folate +261.5%
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 0% 14% 0% 4% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 36% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1108.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +845.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.2%
Contains more Folate +261.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +480.8%
Contains more Water +54.1%
Contains more Other +47.5%
Contains more Protein +84.3%
Equal in Carbs - 72.73
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
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more Fats +480.8%
Contains more Water +54.1%
Contains more Other +47.5%
Contains more Protein +84.3%
Equal in Carbs - 72.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.178 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +1642.9%
Contains more Fructose +474.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +925%
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
84% 3% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.05 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +1642.9%
Contains more Fructose +474.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +925%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Garlic powder Opinion
Net carbs 57.52g 63.73g Garlic powder
Protein 8.98g 16.55g Garlic powder
Fats 4.24g 0.73g Ground ginger
Carbs 71.62g 72.73g Garlic powder
Calories 335kcal 331kcal Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g 0.31g Ground ginger
Sugar 3.39g 2.43g Garlic powder
Fiber 14.1g 9g Ground ginger
Calcium 114mg 79mg Ground ginger
Iron 19.8mg 5.65mg Ground ginger
Magnesium 214mg 77mg Ground ginger
Phosphorus 168mg 414mg Garlic powder
Potassium 1320mg 1193mg Ground ginger
Sodium 27mg 60mg Ground ginger
Zinc 3.64mg 2.99mg Ground ginger
Copper 0.48mg 0.533mg Garlic powder
Manganese 33.3mg 0.979mg Ground ginger
Selenium 55.8µg 23.9µg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Ground ginger
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Ground ginger
Vitamin E 0mg 0.67mg Garlic powder
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1.2mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.435mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.141mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 0.796mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg 0.743mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 1.654mg Garlic powder
Folate 13µg 47µg Garlic powder
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.4µg Ground ginger
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.121mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg 0.374mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.341mg 0.414mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0.513mg 0.728mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0.241mg 0.768mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.089mg 0.111mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0.311mg 0.525mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.411mg 0.667mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.199mg 0.263mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 2.599g 0.249g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 0.115g Ground ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 0.178g Ground ginger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.022g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g 0.012g Ground ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ground ginger Garlic powder
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
35%
Ground ginger
53%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.35g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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