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Ginger vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ginger and Beef tenderloin

  • Ginger is higher in Copper, yet Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Beef tenderloin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 103% more than Ginger.
  • Ginger contains 2 times more Copper than Beef tenderloin. While Ginger contains 0.226mg of Copper, Beef tenderloin contains only 0.123mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ginger is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ginger root, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +95.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Copper +83.7%
Contains more Manganese +1535.7%
Contains more Iron +418.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +497.1%
Contains more Zinc +1085.3%
Contains more Selenium +3171.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Magnesium +95.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Copper +83.7%
Contains more Manganese +1535.7%
Contains more Iron +418.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +497.1%
Contains more Zinc +1085.3%
Contains more Selenium +3171.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +63.1%
Contains more Protein +1213.2%
Contains more Fats +3180%
Contains more Other +306.5%
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +63.1%
Contains more Protein +1213.2%
Contains more Fats +3180%
Contains more Other +306.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6568.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +549.4%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6568.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +549.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Beef tenderloin Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 0g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 0.75g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 17.77g 0g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Sugar 1.7g 0g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 2g 0g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 9mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 43mg 22mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 415mg 331mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 57mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.226mg 0.123mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.014mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 3mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 11µg 8µg Ginger
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.036mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.051mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 0.074mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 0.057mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.013mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.073mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.03mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 9.72g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 1g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ginger Beef tenderloin
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
9%
Ginger
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.517g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.