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Ginger vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ginger and Beetroot?

  • Ginger is richer in Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Beetroot is richer in Folate.
  • Beetroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 25% higher.
  • Ginger has 5 times more Choline than Beetroot. Ginger has 28.8mg of Choline, while Beetroot has 6mg.
  • Ginger contains less Sugar.

We used Ginger root, raw and Beets, raw types in this comparison.

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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
Ginger
4
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 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +201.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.7%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.35mg
~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
Ginger
5
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 16% 2% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +380%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +890.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~4.9mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
3
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13%
Contains more FatsFats +341.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.9%
Contains more WaterWater +11%
Contains more OtherOther +40.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +381.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Beetroot Opinion
Calories 80kcal 43kcal Ginger
Protein 1.82g 1.61g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.17g Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 4.9mg Ginger
Net carbs 15.77g 6.76g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 9.56g Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 23mg Ginger
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Potassium 415mg 325mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Sugar 1.7g 6.76g Ginger
Fiber 2g 2.8g Beetroot
Copper 0.226mg 0.075mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 34mg 40mg Beetroot
Sodium 13mg 78mg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.04mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.334mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.155mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.067mg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg Beetroot
Folate 11µg 109µg Beetroot
Choline 28.8mg 6mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.032g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.06g Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.036mg 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.048mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg 0.068mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.013mg 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.073mg 0.056mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg 0.021mg Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.