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

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Differences between Garlic powder and Ground ginger

  • Garlic powder is higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Ground ginger is richer in Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1405% higher.
  • Garlic powder has 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Ground ginger. While Garlic powder has 0.435mg of Vitamin B1, Ground ginger has only 0.046mg.
  • Garlic powder has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, garlic powder and Spices, ginger, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +146.4%
Contains more Copper +11%
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%
Equal in Copper - 0.48
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.4%
Contains more Copper +11%
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%
Equal in Copper - 0.48

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1108.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
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%
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 +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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1108.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +84.3%
Contains more Fats +480.8%
Contains more Water +54.1%
Contains more Other +47.5%
Equal in Carbs - 71.62
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 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 Protein +84.3%
Contains more Fats +480.8%
Contains more Water +54.1%
Contains more Other +47.5%
Equal in Carbs - 71.62

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +925%
Contains more Glucose +1642.9%
Contains more Fructose +474.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +925%
Contains more Glucose +1642.9%
Contains more Fructose +474.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.

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