Ground ginger vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Ground ginger and Turmeric
- Ground ginger has more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Turmeric has more Iron, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin E , Potassium, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Ground ginger is 587% higher.
- Turmeric has 9 times less Selenium than Ground ginger. Ground ginger has 55.8µg of Selenium, while Turmeric has 6.2µg.
Food types used in this article are Spices, ginger, ground and Spices, turmeric, 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.
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Manganese
+68.2%
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Selenium
+800%
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Calcium
+47.4%
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Iron
+177.8%
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Phosphorus
+78%
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Potassium
+57.6%
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Zinc
+23.6%
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Copper
+170.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 208
Equal in Sodium - 27
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Manganese
+68.2%
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Selenium
+800%
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Calcium
+47.4%
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Iron
+177.8%
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Phosphorus
+78%
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Potassium
+57.6%
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Zinc
+23.6%
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Copper
+170.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 208
Equal in Sodium - 27
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+13.3%
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Vitamin B3
+612.6%
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Vitamin B6
+485%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+26.1%
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Vitamin B5
+13.6%
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Folate
+53.8%
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Vitamin K
+1575%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.7
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+13.3%
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Vitamin B3
+612.6%
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Vitamin B6
+485%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+26.1%
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Vitamin B5
+13.6%
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Folate
+53.8%
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Vitamin K
+1575%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+30.5%
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Water
+29.3%
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Other
+35.6%
Equal in Protein - 9.68
Equal in Carbs - 67.14
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
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5.22 g
Protein:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
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Fats
+30.5%
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Water
+29.3%
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+35.6%
Equal in Protein - 9.68
Equal in Carbs - 67.14
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22.9%
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Saturated Fat
-29.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.449
Saturated Fat:
2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.929 g
Saturated Fat:
1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.756 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22.9%
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Saturated Fat
-29.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.449
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+221.1%
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Fructose
+295.6%
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Galactose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+1090%
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.38 g
Glucose:
0.38 g
Fructose:
0.45 g
Lactose:
0 g
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0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+221.1%
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Fructose
+295.6%
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Galactose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+1090%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 57.52g | 44.44g |
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| Protein | 8.98g | 9.68g |
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| Fats | 4.24g | 3.25g |
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| Carbs | 71.62g | 67.14g |
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| Calories | 335kcal | 312kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.78g | 0.45g |
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| Sugar | 3.39g | 3.21g |
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| Fiber | 14.1g | 22.7g |
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| Calcium | 114mg | 168mg |
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| Iron | 19.8mg | 55mg |
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| Magnesium | 214mg | 208mg |
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| Phosphorus | 168mg | 299mg |
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| Potassium | 1320mg | 2080mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 27mg | |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 4.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.48mg | 1.3mg |
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| Manganese | 33.3mg | 19.8mg |
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| Selenium | 55.8µg | 6.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 30IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 4.43mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.7mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.62mg | 1.35mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.477mg | 0.542mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.626mg | 0.107mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 13.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.17mg |
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| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.33mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.341mg | 0.47mg |
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| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.81mg |
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| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.089mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.311mg | 0.53mg |
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| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.66mg |
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| Histidine | 0.199mg | 0.15mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.056g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.599g | 1.838g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.479g | 0.449g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.929g | 0.756g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.081g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g | 0.003g |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
575%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.761g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (27 mg)
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.