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Spearmint vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spearmint and Ground ginger?

  • Spearmint is richer in Folate, yet Ground ginger is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1399% higher.
  • Spearmint has 8 times more Folate than Ground ginger. Spearmint has 105µg of Folate, while Ground ginger has 13µg.

We used Spearmint, fresh 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.
Contains more Calcium +74.6%
Contains more Iron +66.8%
Contains more Magnesium +239.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +188.2%
Contains more Zinc +233.9%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +2878.5%
Equal in Sodium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Contains more Calcium +74.6%
Contains more Iron +66.8%
Contains more Magnesium +239.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +188.2%
Contains more Zinc +233.9%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +2878.5%
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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Contains more Vitamin A +13413.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Folate +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +914.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 0% 0%
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 A +13413.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Folate +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +914.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spearmint Ground ginger
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 Spearmint Ground ginger Opinion
Net carbs 1.61g 57.52g Ground ginger
Protein 3.29g 8.98g Ground ginger
Fats 0.73g 4.24g Ground ginger
Carbs 8.41g 71.62g Ground ginger
Calories 44kcal 335kcal Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g Ground ginger
Sugar 3.39g Spearmint
Fiber 6.8g 14.1g Ground ginger
Calcium 199mg 114mg Spearmint
Iron 11.87mg 19.8mg Ground ginger
Magnesium 63mg 214mg Ground ginger
Phosphorus 60mg 168mg Ground ginger
Potassium 458mg 1320mg Ground ginger
Sodium 30mg 27mg Ground ginger
Zinc 1.09mg 3.64mg Ground ginger
Copper 0.24mg 0.48mg Ground ginger
Manganese 1.118mg 33.3mg Ground ginger
Selenium 55.8µg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 4054IU 30IU Spearmint
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 2µg Spearmint
Vitamin C 13.3mg 0.7mg Spearmint
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.046mg Spearmint
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.17mg Spearmint
Vitamin B3 0.948mg 9.62mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.477mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.626mg Ground ginger
Folate 105µg 13µg Spearmint
Vitamin K 0.8µg Ground ginger
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.152mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.135mg 0.289mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.135mg 0.341mg Ground ginger
Leucine 0.247mg 0.513mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.141mg 0.241mg Ground ginger
Methionine 0.046mg 0.089mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.168mg 0.311mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.164mg 0.411mg Ground ginger
Histidine 0.066mg 0.199mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 0.191g 2.599g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.479g Ground ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g 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
Spearmint Ground ginger
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
41%
Spearmint
35%
Ground ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Spearmint
603%
Ground ginger

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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.