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Horseradish vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Horseradish and Ground ginger?

  • Horseradish is richer in Vitamin C, yet Ground ginger is richer in Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1442% higher.
  • Horseradish has 36 times more Vitamin C than Ground ginger. Horseradish has 24.9mg of Vitamin C, while Ground ginger has 0.7mg.

We used Horseradish, prepared and Spices, ginger, ground 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.
Horseradish
Horseradish
0
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10
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
Contains more Calcium +103.6%
Contains more Iron +4614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +692.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +441.9%
Contains more Potassium +436.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +338.6%
Contains more Copper +727.6%
Contains more Manganese +26328.6%
Contains more Selenium +1892.9%
Horseradish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 16% 20% 14% 22% 55% 23% 20% 17% 16%
Ground ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Contains more Calcium +103.6%
Contains more Iron +4614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +692.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +441.9%
Contains more Potassium +436.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +338.6%
Contains more Copper +727.6%
Contains more Manganese +26328.6%
Contains more Selenium +1892.9%

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.
Horseradish
Horseradish
4
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6
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3457.1%
Contains more Folate +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2392.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +412.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +757.5%
Horseradish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 83% 2% 6% 8% 6% 17% 43% 0% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3457.1%
Contains more Folate +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2392.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +412.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +757.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Horseradish
Horseradish
1
:
4
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
Contains more Water +755.9%
Contains more Protein +661%
Contains more Fats +514.5%
Contains more Carbs +534.4%
Contains more Other +196.6%
Horseradish
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
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
Contains more Water +755.9%
Contains more Protein +661%
Contains more Fats +514.5%
Contains more Carbs +534.4%
Contains more Other +196.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Horseradish
Horseradish
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2
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174%
Horseradish
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
Ground ginger
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +268.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horseradish Ground ginger Opinion
Net carbs 7.99g 57.52g Ground ginger
Protein 1.18g 8.98g Ground ginger
Fats 0.69g 4.24g Ground ginger
Carbs 11.29g 71.62g Ground ginger
Calories 48kcal 335kcal Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g Ground ginger
Sugar 7.99g 3.39g Ground ginger
Fiber 3.3g 14.1g Ground ginger
Calcium 56mg 114mg Ground ginger
Iron 0.42mg 19.8mg Ground ginger
Magnesium 27mg 214mg Ground ginger
Phosphorus 31mg 168mg Ground ginger
Potassium 246mg 1320mg Ground ginger
Sodium 420mg 27mg Ground ginger
Zinc 0.83mg 3.64mg Ground ginger
Copper 0.058mg 0.48mg Ground ginger
Manganese 0.126mg 33.3mg Ground ginger
Selenium 2.8µg 55.8µg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 2IU 30IU Ground ginger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Ground ginger
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Horseradish
Vitamin C 24.9mg 0.7mg Horseradish
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.046mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.17mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 9.62mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.477mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.626mg Ground ginger
Folate 57µg 13µg Horseradish
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.8µg Horseradish
Tryptophan 0.152mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.341mg Ground ginger
Leucine 0.513mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.241mg Ground ginger
Methionine 0.089mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.311mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.411mg Ground ginger
Histidine 0.199mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 0.09g 2.599g Horseradish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.13g 0.479g Ground ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.929g Ground ginger
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
Horseradish Ground ginger
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
14%
Horseradish
35%
Ground ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
603%
Ground ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.509g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/nutrients
  2. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/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.