Ginger vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ginger and green beans different?
- Ginger is higher in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium; however, green beans are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for green beans is 40% higher.
- Ginger contains 4 times more copper than green beans. While ginger contains 0.226mg of copper, green beans contain only 0.057mg.
Ginger root, raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +184.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +296.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +174.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +94% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +76.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +196% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +47800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.89g
~equal in
Other
~0.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1300% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.145g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 47.9µg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.057mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 146mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.056mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 18mg | 6% |
| Folate | 11µg | 33µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 9.7mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.097mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 7.88g | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 16.9mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.285mg | 2% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 35kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.46mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.28g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.064g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.614mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 1.89g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 4.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.145g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Green beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.