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Ginger vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ginger and Broccoli?

  • Ginger is richer in Copper, and Magnesium, yet Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 94% higher.
  • Ginger has 5 times more Copper than Broccoli. Ginger has 0.226mg of Copper, while Broccoli has 0.049mg.

We used Ginger root, raw and Broccoli, 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
5
:
5
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.6%
Contains more Copper +361.2%
Contains more Calcium +193.8%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +20.6%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.21
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -60.6%
Contains more Copper +361.2%
Contains more Calcium +193.8%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.1%
Contains more Zinc +20.6%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.21

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
1
:
9
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +1684%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.3%
Contains more Folate +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +101500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.175
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%
Broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +1684%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.3%
Contains more Folate +472.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +101500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.175

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
3
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Fats +102.7%
Contains more Carbs +167.6%
Contains more Protein +54.9%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Other +13%
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Broccoli
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +102.7%
Contains more Carbs +167.6%
Contains more Protein +54.9%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Other +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
1
Broccoli
Broccoli
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Broccoli
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 4.04g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.75g 0.37g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 6.64g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 34kcal Ginger
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 1.7g
Fiber 2g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 16mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 0.6mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Magnesium 43mg 21mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 415mg 316mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 33mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.226mg 0.049mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.21mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 0IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 5mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.639mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 11µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 0.1µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.036mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.074mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.057mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.013mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.073mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.03mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.011g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.038g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.7 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.