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Ginger vs. Horseradish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ginger and horseradish

  • Ginger has more copper and vitamin B6, while horseradish has more vitamin C, folate, and fiber.
  • Horseradish's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 22% higher.
  • Horseradish contains 4 times less Choline than ginger. Ginger contains 28.8mg of Choline, while horseradish contains 6.5mg.
  • The amount of sodium in ginger is lower.
  • Ginger has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ginger is 10, while the glycemic index of horseradish is 35.

The food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, raw and Horseradish, prepared.

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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 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +59.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.7%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +289.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
~equal in Phosphorus ~31mg

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
7
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 83% 0.12% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +343.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +398%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +418.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.4%
Contains more OtherOther +128.6%
~equal in Fats ~0.69g
~equal in Water ~85.08g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
1
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Horseradish Opinion
Calories 80kcal 48kcal Ginger
Protein 1.82g 1.18g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.69g Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 24.9mg Horseradish
Net carbs 15.77g 7.99g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 11.29g Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 27mg Ginger
Calcium 16mg 56mg Horseradish
Potassium 415mg 246mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 0.42mg Ginger
Sugar 1.7g 7.99g Ginger
Fiber 2g 3.3g Horseradish
Copper 0.226mg 0.058mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.83mg Horseradish
Phosphorus 34mg 31mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 420mg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Horseradish
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.01mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.126mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 2.8µg Horseradish
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.008mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.024mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.386mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.093mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.073mg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.3µg Horseradish
Folate 11µg 57µg Horseradish
Choline 28.8mg 6.5mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.09g Horseradish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.13g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.339g Horseradish
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Horseradish
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
13%
Horseradish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
22%
Horseradish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.