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Ginger vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ginger and Brussels sprouts

  • Ginger is richer in Copper, yet Brussels sprouts are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Brussels sprouts is 147% higher.
  • Ginger contains 3 times more Copper than Brussels sprouts. Ginger contains 0.226mg of Copper, while Brussels sprouts contain 0.07mg.

Food types used in this article are Ginger root, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87%
Contains more CopperCopper +222.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
~equal in Potassium ~389mg

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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +176900%
Contains more FolateFolate +454.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.745mg
~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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.7%
Contains more OtherOther +77.9%
~equal in Water ~86g

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +569.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99250.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Brussels sprouts Opinion
Calories 80kcal 43kcal Ginger
Protein 1.82g 3.38g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.75g 0.3g Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 85mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 15.77g 5.15g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 8.95g Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 23mg Ginger
Calcium 16mg 42mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 415mg 389mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 1.4mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 1.7g 2.2g Ginger
Fiber 2g 3.8g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.226mg 0.07mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.42mg Brussels sprouts
Phosphorus 34mg 69mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 13mg 25mg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.88mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.229mg 0.337mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.139mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.09mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.745mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.309mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.219mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 0.1µg 177µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 11µg 61µg Brussels sprouts
Choline 28.8mg 19.1mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.062g Brussels sprouts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.023g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 153g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.037mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.036mg 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.132mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.074mg 0.152mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.057mg 0.154mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.013mg 0.032mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.098mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.073mg 0.155mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.03mg 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Brussels sprouts
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
76%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.141g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.