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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
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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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +104.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +361.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.8%
Contains more IronIron +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.21mg

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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +54%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1684%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +101500%
Contains more FolateFolate +472.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.175mg
~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
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 FatsFats +102.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.9%
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +13%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +305.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Broccoli Opinion
Calories 80kcal 34kcal Ginger
Protein 1.82g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.75g 0.37g Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 15.77g 4.04g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 6.64g Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 21mg Ginger
Calcium 16mg 47mg Broccoli
Potassium 415mg 316mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 1.7g
Fiber 2g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.226mg 0.049mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 34mg 66mg Broccoli
Sodium 13mg 33mg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.229mg 0.21mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 2.5µg 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
Vitamin K 0.1µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 11µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 28.8mg 18.7mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.011g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.038g Ginger
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
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Broccoli
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
61%
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.7 g)
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. 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.