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Ginger vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ginger and plantain raw

  • Ginger has more copper; however, plantain raw is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  • Plantain raw covers your daily need for vitamin A, 23% more than ginger.
  • Ginger has 3 times more copper than plantain raw. While ginger has 0.226mg of copper, plantain raw has only 0.081mg.
  • Ginger has less sugar.
  • The glycemic index of plantain raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, raw and Plantains, 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
5
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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +179%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.6mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~34mg

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
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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +85.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +268%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.686mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +40%
Contains more FatsFats +102.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.5%
Contains more OtherOther +50.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +381.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Plantain raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.226mg 0.081mg 16%
Vitamin C 5mg 18.4mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.299mg 11%
Manganese 0.229mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg 6%
Carbs 17.77g 31.89g 5%
Choline 28.8mg 13.5mg 3%
Folate 11µg 22µg 3%
Calories 80kcal 122kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.054mg 2%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.052mg 2%
Potassium 415mg 499mg 2%
Fiber 2g 2.3g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.26mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.069g 1%
Fats 0.75g 0.37g 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.14mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg 1%
Protein 1.82g 1.3g 1%
Calcium 16mg 3mg 1%
Magnesium 43mg 37mg 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 29.59g N/A
Iron 0.6mg 0.6mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 15g N/A
Phosphorus 34mg 34mg 0%
Sodium 13mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.686mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.203g 0.143g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0.032g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Plantain raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.