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Ginger vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ginger and mozzarella

  • Ginger has more copper; however, mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily need for calcium, 71% more than ginger.
  • Ginger has 8 times more copper than mozzarella. While ginger has 0.226mg of copper, mozzarella has only 0.027mg.
  • Ginger has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of mozzarella is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, raw and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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
6
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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +336.8%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +737%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4468.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +820.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1441.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2142.9%

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
8
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 0% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +473.2%
Contains more WaterWater +58.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1411%
Contains more FatsFats +2180%
Contains more OtherOther +211.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
1
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% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3045.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Mozzarella DV% diff.
Calcium 16mg 731mg 72%
Phosphorus 34mg 524mg 70%
Protein 1.82g 27.5g 51%
Saturated fat 0.203g 10.867g 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Selenium 0.7µg 15.7µg 27%
Fats 0.75g 17.1g 25%
Zinc 0.34mg 3.13mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.34mg 24%
Copper 0.226mg 0.027mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 137µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 4.844g 12%
Manganese 0.229mg 10%
Calories 80kcal 280kcal 10%
Potassium 415mg 95mg 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.08mg 6%
Carbs 17.77g 3.1g 5%
Iron 0.6mg 0.25mg 4%
Magnesium 43mg 26mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.12mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.509g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Choline 28.8mg 18.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Folate 11µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.8µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 1.23g N/A
Sodium 13mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.