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Ginger vs. Instant coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ginger and Instant coffee

  • Instant coffee contains less Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin C than Ginger.
  • Ginger's daily need coverage for Copper is 24% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Instant coffee is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, raw and Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water.

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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 Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +975%
Contains more Phosphorus +1033.3%
Contains more Potassium +1283.3%
Contains more Zinc +3300%
Contains more Copper +1954.5%
Contains more Manganese +1426.7%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +975%
Contains more Phosphorus +1033.3%
Contains more Potassium +1283.3%
Contains more Zinc +3300%
Contains more Copper +1954.5%
Contains more Manganese +1426.7%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains less Sodium -69.2%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 5% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1720%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +5126.5%
Contains more Other +63.8%
Contains more Water +25.6%
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +1720%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +5126.5%
Contains more Other +63.8%
Contains more Water +25.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.002 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Instant coffee Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 0.34g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 0.1g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 0.34g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 2kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g 0g Instant coffee
Fiber 2g 0g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 4mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 0.04mg Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 4mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 3mg Ginger
Potassium 415mg 30mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 4mg Instant coffee
Zinc 0.34mg 0.01mg Ginger
Copper 0.226mg 0.011mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.015mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Ginger
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.001mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.236mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.001mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 0µg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Ginger
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 0.002g Instant coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.002g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ginger Instant coffee
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
0%
Instant coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
2%
Instant coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/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.