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Ginger vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ginger and Corn

  • Ginger is richer in Copper, and Potassium, yet Corn is richer in Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Ginger is 20% higher.
  • Ginger contains 2 times more Potassium than Corn. Ginger contains 415mg of Potassium, while Corn contains 218mg.
  • Ginger contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Ginger root, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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
Ginger
7
:
3
Corn
Corn
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Potassium +90.4%
Contains more Copper +361.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Corn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains more Potassium +90.4%
Contains more Copper +361.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%

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
Ginger
2
:
8
Corn
Corn
Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +272%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.1%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin C - 5.5
Ginger
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%
Corn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +272%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.1%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Equal in Vitamin C - 5.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
3
Corn
Corn
Contains more Protein +87.4%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Equal in Water - 73.41
Equal in Other - 0.7
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Corn
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +87.4%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +18.1%
Equal in Water - 73.41
Equal in Other - 0.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
0
:
3
Corn
Corn
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.197
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Corn
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.197

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Corn Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 18.58g Corn
Protein 1.82g 3.41g Corn
Fats 0.75g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 17.77g 20.98g Corn
Calories 80kcal 96kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 1.7g 4.54g Ginger
Fiber 2g 2.4g Corn
Calcium 16mg 3mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 0.45mg Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 26mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 77mg Corn
Potassium 415mg 218mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.34mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.226mg 0.049mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.167mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.09mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.093mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.057mg Corn
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.139mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 23µg Corn
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.036mg 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.074mg 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.057mg 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.013mg 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.073mg 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.03mg 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.197g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Corn
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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.