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Ginger vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ginger and Duck meat?

  • Ginger has less Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B12 than Duck meat.
  • Duck meat's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 47% higher.
  • Ginger contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Ginger root, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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
5
:
5
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +168.8%
Contains more Potassium +103.4%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Manganese +1105.3%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.8%
Contains more Zinc +447.1%
Contains more Selenium +2757.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.227
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Duck meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 102% 12% 67% 18% 8% 51% 76% 3% 110%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains more Magnesium +168.8%
Contains more Potassium +103.4%
Contains less Sodium -78%
Contains more Manganese +1105.3%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.8%
Contains more Zinc +447.1%
Contains more Selenium +2757.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.227

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
2
:
10
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +596%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +691.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +440.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5000%
Ginger
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%
Duck meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 14% 3% 0% 44% 63% 91% 66% 42% 5% 38% 13%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +596%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +691.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +440.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
3
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +52.2%
Contains more Protein +943.4%
Contains more Fats +3680%
Equal in Other - 0.82
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Duck meat
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +52.2%
Contains more Protein +943.4%
Contains more Fats +3680%
Equal in Other - 0.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
1
:
2
Duck meat
Duck meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8276.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2270.1%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Duck meat
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8276.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2270.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Duck meat Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 0g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 18.99g Duck meat
Fats 0.75g 28.35g Duck meat
Carbs 17.77g 0g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 337kcal Duck meat
Sugar 1.7g 0g Duck meat
Fiber 2g 0g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 11mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 2.7mg Duck meat
Magnesium 43mg 16mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 156mg Duck meat
Potassium 415mg 204mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 59mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 1.86mg Duck meat
Copper 0.226mg 0.227mg Duck meat
Manganese 0.229mg 0.019mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 20µg Duck meat
Vitamin A 0IU 210IU Duck meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 63µg Duck meat
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.7mg Duck meat
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Duck meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Duck meat
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.174mg Duck meat
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.269mg Duck meat
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 4.825mg Duck meat
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 1.098mg Duck meat
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.18mg Duck meat
Folate 11µg 6µg Ginger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Duck meat
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.1µg Duck meat
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.232mg Duck meat
Threonine 0.036mg 0.773mg Duck meat
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.872mg Duck meat
Leucine 0.074mg 1.465mg Duck meat
Lysine 0.057mg 1.486mg Duck meat
Methionine 0.013mg 0.475mg Duck meat
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.752mg Duck meat
Valine 0.073mg 0.938mg Duck meat
Histidine 0.03mg 0.462mg Duck meat
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 9.67g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 12.9g Duck meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 3.65g Duck meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.467g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.