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Ginger vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ginger and Carrot

  • Ginger has more Copper, and Magnesium, however, Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K.
  • Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 93% more than Ginger.
  • Carrot has 5 times less Copper than Ginger. Ginger has 0.226mg of Copper, while Carrot has 0.045mg.
  • Ginger contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, raw and Carrots, 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
8
:
2
Carrot
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.2%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Copper +402.2%
Contains more Manganese +60.1%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 35
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.2%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Copper +402.2%
Contains more Manganese +60.1%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 35

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
1
:
9
Carrot
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +13100%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +13100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
3
:
2
Carrot
Contains more Protein +95.7%
Contains more Fats +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +85.5%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +24.7%
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +95.7%
Contains more Fats +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +85.5%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +24.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
2
:
1
Carrot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 6.78g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 0.93g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.24g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 9.58g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 41kcal Ginger
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 1.7g 4.74g Ginger
Fiber 2g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 16mg 33mg Carrot
Iron 0.6mg 0.3mg Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 12mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 35mg Carrot
Potassium 415mg 320mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 69mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.24mg Ginger
Copper 0.226mg 0.045mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.143mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.066mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.058mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.273mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.138mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 19µg Carrot
Vitamin K 0.1µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.012mg
Threonine 0.036mg 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.074mg 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.057mg 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.013mg 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.073mg 0.069mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.037g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.014g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.117g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Carrot
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
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot 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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.