Ginger vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ginger and fruitcake?
- Ginger is richer in copper, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C, yet fruitcake is richer in iron and fiber.
- Ginger's daily need coverage for copper is 20% higher.
- Ginger has 10 times more vitamin C than fruitcake. Ginger has 5mg of vitamin C, while fruitcake has 0.5mg.
- Ginger contains less saturated fat.
- Ginger has a lower glycemic index than fruitcake.
We used Ginger root, raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +168.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +171.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +352% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +245% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +247.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +223.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +191.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +211.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1113.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +246.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2627.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2057.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 3.323g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.05mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.07mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 61.6g | 15% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 9.1g | 13% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 324kcal | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.046mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 153mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.7g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.099mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 1.048g | 4% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 8.9mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 101mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.9mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 2.9g | 2% |
| Folate | 11µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.791mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.845g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake 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.