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Ginger vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ginger and Espresso?

  • Ginger is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, and Vitamin C, yet Espresso is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Espresso's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 28% higher.

We used Ginger root, raw and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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
9
:
1
Espresso
Espresso
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +361.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.7%
Contains more Potassium +260.9%
Contains more Zinc +580%
Contains more Copper +352%
Contains more Manganese +358%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +86%
Equal in Sodium - 14
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Espresso
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +361.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.7%
Contains more Potassium +260.9%
Contains more Zinc +580%
Contains more Copper +352%
Contains more Manganese +358%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +86%
Equal in Sodium - 14

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
6
:
2
Espresso
Espresso
Contains more Vitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7900%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +594.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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%
Espresso
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 41% 98% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin C +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7900%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +594.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
4
:
1
Espresso
Espresso
Contains more Protein +1416.7%
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +964.1%
Contains more Other +234.8%
Contains more Water +24%
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Espresso
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +1416.7%
Contains more Fats +316.7%
Contains more Carbs +964.1%
Contains more Other +234.8%
Contains more Water +24%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
1
Espresso
Espresso
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Espresso
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Espresso Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 1.67g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 0.12g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.18g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 1.67g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 9kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g 0g Espresso
Fiber 2g 0g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 2mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 0.13mg Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 80mg Espresso
Phosphorus 34mg 7mg Ginger
Potassium 415mg 115mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 14mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.05mg Ginger
Copper 0.226mg 0.05mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.05mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Ginger
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.01mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 0.2mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.001mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.177mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 5.207mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.028mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.002mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 1µg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
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 0.092g Espresso
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.092g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Espresso
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
12%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.