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Ginger vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ginger and Chrysanthemum

  • Ginger has more Copper, however, Chrysanthemum is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chrysanthemum covers your daily need of Vitamin K 292% more than Ginger.
  • Ginger has 2 times more Copper than Chrysanthemum. While Ginger has 0.226mg of Copper, Chrysanthemum has only 0.137mg.
  • Ginger has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Copper +65%
Contains more Calcium +631.3%
Contains more Iron +281.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.8%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains more Zinc +108.8%
Contains more Manganese +311.8%
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 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Copper +65%
Contains more Calcium +631.3%
Contains more Iron +281.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.8%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains more Zinc +108.8%
Contains more Manganese +311.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.5%
Contains more Folate +1509.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +349900%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.221
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.176
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 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin C +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.5%
Contains more Folate +1509.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +349900%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.221
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +488.4%
Contains more Protein +84.6%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Other +115.6%
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +488.4%
Contains more Protein +84.6%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Contains more Other +115.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginger Chrysanthemum
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 0.02g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.75g 0.56g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 3.02g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 24kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 2g 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 16mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 0.6mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 43mg 32mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 415mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 13mg 118mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.226mg 0.137mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.7µg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 1.4mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.531mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 11µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 0.1µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ginger Chrysanthemum
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
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum 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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.