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Ginger vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ginger and Beefsteak raw

  • Ginger has more Copper, however, Beefsteak raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 112% more than Ginger.
  • Beefsteak raw has 3 times less Copper than Ginger. Ginger has 0.226mg of Copper, while Beefsteak raw has 0.079mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, raw and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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.
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Magnesium +72%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +547.1%
Contains more Zinc +1458.8%
Contains more Selenium +3885.7%
Equal in Potassium - 375
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 2% 75% 18% 95% 34% 8% 145% 27% 0% 153%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Magnesium +72%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Copper +186.1%
Contains more Iron +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +547.1%
Contains more Zinc +1458.8%
Contains more Selenium +3885.7%
Equal in Potassium - 375

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 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
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 1% 0% 3% 0% 19% 42% 95% 0% 126% 3% 337% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +573.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Protein +1074.7%
Contains more Fats +614.7%
Equal in Water - 72.93
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Protein +1074.7%
Contains more Fats +614.7%
Equal in Water - 72.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1428.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.7%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
42% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.189 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1428.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Beefsteak raw Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 0g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 21.38g Beefsteak raw
Fats 0.75g 5.36g Beefsteak raw
Carbs 17.77g 0g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 134kcal Beefsteak raw
Sugar 1.7g 0g Beefsteak raw
Fiber 2g 0g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 5mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 2mg Beefsteak raw
Magnesium 43mg 25mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 220mg Beefsteak raw
Potassium 415mg 375mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 55mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 5.3mg Beefsteak raw
Copper 0.226mg 0.079mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 27.9µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Beefsteak raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Beefsteak raw
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.075mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.182mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 5.048mg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin B5 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.543mg Beefsteak raw
Folate 11µg 3µg Ginger
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg Beefsteak raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg Beefsteak raw
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.262mg Beefsteak raw
Threonine 0.036mg 1.099mg Beefsteak raw
Isoleucine 0.051mg 1.09mg Beefsteak raw
Leucine 0.074mg 2.011mg Beefsteak raw
Lysine 0.057mg 2.247mg Beefsteak raw
Methionine 0.013mg 0.621mg Beefsteak raw
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.931mg Beefsteak raw
Valine 0.073mg 1.152mg Beefsteak raw
Histidine 0.03mg 0.868mg Beefsteak raw
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Ginger
Trans Fat 0g 0.253g Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 1.875g Ginger
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Beefsteak raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 2.354g Beefsteak raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.189g Beefsteak raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g Beefsteak raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Beefsteak raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Beefsteak raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
52%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.672g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.