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Ginger vs. Breadfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ginger and breadfruit

  • Ginger is higher in copper and manganese, yet breadfruit is higher in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
  • Breadfruit covers your daily vitamin C needs 27% more than ginger.
  • Ginger contains 4 times more manganese than breadfruit. While ginger contains 0.229mg of manganese, breadfruit contains only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of sugar in ginger is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ginger is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ginger root, raw and Breadfruit, 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.
Ginger
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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 18% 5.1% 43% 20% 28% 3.3% 13% 0.26% 7.8% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72%
Contains more CopperCopper +169%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
~equal in Calcium ~17mg
~equal in Iron ~0.54mg

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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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 97% 0% 2% 0% 28% 6.9% 17% 27% 23% 0% 1.3% 11% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +480%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
27% 71%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 27.12 g
Water: 70.65 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.1%
Contains more FatsFats +226.1%
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
32% 23% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.066 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +352.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginger Breadfruit
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 Breadfruit DV% diff.
Vitamin C 5mg 29mg 27%
Copper 0.226mg 0.084mg 16%
Fiber 2g 4.9g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.11mg 7%
Manganese 0.229mg 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.457mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.1mg 5%
Magnesium 43mg 25mg 4%
Carbs 17.77g 27.12g 3%
Choline 28.8mg 9.8mg 3%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.12mg 2%
Potassium 415mg 490mg 2%
Protein 1.82g 1.07g 2%
Folate 11µg 14µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.203g 0.048g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.066g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.9mg 1%
Calories 80kcal 103kcal 1%
Fats 0.75g 0.23g 1%
Phosphorus 34mg 30mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 0.54mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 22.22g N/A
Calcium 16mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 11g N/A
Sodium 13mg 2mg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.5µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0.034g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.052mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.064mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0.065mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.01mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Breadfruit
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
17%
Breadfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
14%
Breadfruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Breadfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171714/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.