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Ginger vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ginger and Coleslaw

  • Ginger has more Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, and Manganese, however, Coleslaw is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily need of Vitamin K 59% more than Ginger.
  • Ginger has 15 times more Copper than Coleslaw. While Ginger has 0.226mg of Copper, Coleslaw has only 0.015mg.
  • Ginger has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, raw and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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 Iron +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +437.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +70%
Contains more Potassium +221.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +1406.7%
Contains more Manganese +124.5%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
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 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Contains more Iron +172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +437.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +70%
Contains more Potassium +221.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +1406.7%
Contains more Manganese +124.5%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +192%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +70800%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.026
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 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +192%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +70800%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.026

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +91.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Fats +1221.3%
Equal in Water - 73.42
Equal in Other - 0.83
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +91.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.3%
Contains more Fats +1221.3%
Equal in Water - 73.42
Equal in Other - 0.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1634.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3372.7%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1634.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3372.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Coleslaw Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 12.99g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 0.95g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 9.91g Coleslaw
Carbs 17.77g 14.89g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 153kcal Coleslaw
Fructose 1.44g Coleslaw
Sugar 1.7g 12.19g Ginger
Fiber 2g 1.9g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 30mg Coleslaw
Iron 0.6mg 0.22mg Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 8mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 20mg Ginger
Potassium 415mg 129mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 203mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.14mg Ginger
Copper 0.226mg 0.015mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.102mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 5mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.026mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.02mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.206mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.112mg Ginger
Folate 11µg Ginger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 0.1µg 70.9µg Coleslaw
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
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Ginger
Trans Fat 0g 0.037g Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 1.599g Ginger
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 2.671g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 5.348g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Coleslaw
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
25%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.396g)
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 cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.