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Ginger vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ginger and ladyfinger different?

  • Ginger is higher in copper; however, ladyfinger is richer in iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for ladyfinger is 74% higher.
  • Ginger contains 2 times more copper than ladyfinger. While ginger contains 0.226mg of copper, ladyfinger contains only 0.095mg.
  • Ginger has less saturated fat.

Ginger root, raw and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind are the varieties used in this article.

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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 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +258.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.8%
Contains more IronIron +496.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +408.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.24mg

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 0% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1036%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +449.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~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
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +304.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +482.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1113.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +236%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2331.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +824%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg 74%
Iron 0.6mg 3.58mg 37%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.428mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.284mg 22%
Phosphorus 34mg 173mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 167µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 1.116mg 18%
Protein 1.82g 10.6g 18%
Folate 11µg 77µg 17%
Copper 0.226mg 0.095mg 15%
Calories 80kcal 363kcal 14%
Carbs 17.77g 59.7g 14%
Fats 0.75g 9.1g 13%
Saturated fat 0.203g 3.022g 13%
Potassium 415mg 113mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 3.745g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 1.423g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 2.104mg 8%
Zinc 0.34mg 1.14mg 7%
Magnesium 43mg 12mg 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg 6%
Sodium 13mg 147mg 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Fiber 2g 1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.122mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 47mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Manganese 0.229mg 0.24mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Ladyfinger
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
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.819g)
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.