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Ginger vs. Blueberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ginger and Blueberry?

  • Ginger is richer in Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, yet Blueberry is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Ginger's daily need coverage for Copper is 19% higher.
  • Ginger has 7 times more Magnesium than Blueberry. Ginger has 43mg of Magnesium, while Blueberry has 6mg.
  • Ginger contains less Sugar.

We used Ginger root, raw and Blueberries, 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
8
:
2
Blueberry
Blueberry
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +616.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +439%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +296.5%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Blueberry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 5% 6% 7% 1% 5% 19% 44% 1%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +114.3%
Contains more Magnesium +616.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.3%
Contains more Potassium +439%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +296.5%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.7%

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
4
:
6
Blueberry
Blueberry
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +94%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +19200%
Ginger
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%
Blueberry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 12% 0% 33% 10% 10% 8% 8% 12% 5% 0% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +94%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +19200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
4
:
1
Blueberry
Blueberry
Contains more Protein +145.9%
Contains more Fats +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Other +234.8%
Equal in Water - 84.21
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Blueberry
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +145.9%
Contains more Fats +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +22.6%
Contains more Other +234.8%
Equal in Water - 84.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
1
Blueberry
Blueberry
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.146
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Blueberry
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.146 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.146

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Blueberry Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 12.09g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 0.74g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.33g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 14.49g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 57kcal Ginger
Starch 0.03g Blueberry
Fructose 4.97g Blueberry
Sugar 1.7g 9.96g Ginger
Fiber 2g 2.4g Blueberry
Calcium 16mg 6mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 0.28mg Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 6mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 12mg Ginger
Potassium 415mg 77mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 1mg Blueberry
Zinc 0.34mg 0.16mg Ginger
Copper 0.226mg 0.057mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.336mg Blueberry
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Blueberry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Blueberry
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.57mg Blueberry
Vitamin C 5mg 9.7mg Blueberry
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.037mg Blueberry
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.041mg Blueberry
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.418mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.124mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.052mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 6µg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg 19.3µg Blueberry
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.003mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg 0.02mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.023mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg 0.044mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg 0.013mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg 0.012mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.026mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg 0.031mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg 0.011mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.028g Blueberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.047g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.146g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Blueberry
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
12%
Blueberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
10%
Blueberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.

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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.