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Ginger vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ginger and Arrowroot

  • Ginger has more Copper, however, Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need of Folate 82% more than Ginger.
  • Ginger has 2 times more Copper than Arrowroot. While Ginger has 0.226mg of Copper, Arrowroot has only 0.121mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, raw and Arrowroot, raw.

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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.
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.6%
Contains more IronIron +270%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.2%
~equal in Potassium ~454mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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.
Ginger
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 1.1% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +472%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2972.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +275%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +133%
Contains more OtherOther +84.4%
~equal in Water ~80.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Arrowroot Opinion
Calories 80kcal 65kcal Ginger
Protein 1.82g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.75g 0.2g Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 1.9mg Ginger
Net carbs 15.77g 12.09g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 13.39g Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 25mg Ginger
Calcium 16mg 6mg Ginger
Potassium 415mg 454mg Arrowroot
Iron 0.6mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Sugar 1.7g Arrowroot
Fiber 2g 1.3g Ginger
Copper 0.226mg 0.121mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 34mg 98mg Arrowroot
Sodium 13mg 26mg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.174mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.059mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Folate 11µg 338µg Arrowroot
Choline 28.8mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.004g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.092g Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Arrowroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Ginger
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.