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Ginger vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between ginger and cheeseburgers

  • Cheeseburgers are higher than ginger in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily selenium needs 34% more than ginger.
  • The amount of saturated fat in ginger is lower.
  • The glycemic index of ginger is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ginger root, raw and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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
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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +643.8%
Contains more IronIron +351.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +632.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +373.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%

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
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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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1072%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +967.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +595.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4100%
Contains more FolateFolate +536.4%
~equal in Choline ~28.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +104.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +807.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1862.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.7%
Contains more OtherOther +174%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3414.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +976.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 19.6µg 34%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Protein 1.82g 16.51g 29%
Saturated fat 0.203g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 5.217mg 28%
Iron 0.6mg 2.71mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.363mg 25%
Sodium 13mg 515mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.293mg 22%
Fats 0.75g 14.72g 21%
Zinc 0.34mg 2.49mg 20%
Phosphorus 34mg 161mg 18%
Folate 11µg 70µg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 5.413g 13%
Copper 0.226mg 0.111mg 13%
Calories 80kcal 308kcal 11%
Calcium 16mg 119mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 1.658g 10%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.545mg 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Potassium 415mg 196mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.228mg 5%
Manganese 0.229mg 0.316mg 4%
Magnesium 43mg 26mg 4%
Carbs 17.77g 28.03g 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.2µg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.52mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.7g 4.88g N/A
Fiber 2g 2g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Choline 28.8mg 28.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.