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Ginger vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ginger and mackerel

  • Ginger has more copper; however, mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 792% more than ginger.
  • Ginger has 2 times more copper than mackerel. While ginger has 0.226mg of copper, mackerel has only 0.094mg.
  • Ginger has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, raw and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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
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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1045%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125.6%
Contains more IronIron +161.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +717.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7271.4%
~equal in Calcium ~15mg
~equal in Potassium ~401mg

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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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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +536%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +387.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +48.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1210.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2274.7%
Contains more OtherOther +558.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4449.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2692.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg 792%
Selenium 0.7µg 51.6µg 93%
Protein 1.82g 23.85g 44%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 6.85mg 38%
Phosphorus 34mg 278mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.412mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 4.3g 28%
Fats 0.75g 17.81g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.46mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.203g 4.176g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 7.006g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.99mg 16%
Copper 0.226mg 0.094mg 15%
Magnesium 43mg 97mg 13%
Iron 0.6mg 1.57mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.159mg 11%
Manganese 0.229mg 0.02mg 9%
Calories 80kcal 262kcal 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Carbs 17.77g 0g 6%
Vitamin C 5mg 0.4mg 5%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.94mg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Sodium 13mg 83mg 3%
Folate 11µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Net carbs 15.77g 0g N/A
Calcium 16mg 15mg 0%
Potassium 415mg 401mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.973g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
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.
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.