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Ginger vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ginger and Cauliflower

  • Ginger has more Copper, and Magnesium, while Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 48% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains 6 times less Copper than Ginger. Ginger contains 0.226mg of Copper, while Cauliflower contains 0.039mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, raw and Cauliflower, 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
Ginger
8
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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +186.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +479.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.4%

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
2
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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +864%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15400%
Contains more FolateFolate +418.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
3
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more FatsFats +167.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +257.5%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
~equal in Protein ~1.92g
~equal in Other ~0.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +352.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +396.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginger Cauliflower
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 Cauliflower Opinion
Calories 80kcal 25kcal Ginger
Protein 1.82g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.75g 0.28g Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Net carbs 15.77g 2.97g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 4.97g Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 15mg Ginger
Calcium 16mg 22mg Cauliflower
Potassium 415mg 299mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 0.42mg Ginger
Sugar 1.7g 1.91g Ginger
Fiber 2g 2g
Copper 0.226mg 0.039mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.27mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 44mg Cauliflower
Sodium 13mg 30mg Ginger
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.08mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.155mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.507mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 0.1µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Folate 11µg 57µg Cauliflower
Choline 28.8mg 44.3mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.13g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.034g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.031g Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.036mg 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.074mg 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.057mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.013mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.073mg 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.03mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.