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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +361.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +272% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +124.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +290.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.1% |
~equal in
Water
~73.41g
~equal in
Other
~0.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +142.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +291.6% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.197g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 80kcal | 96kcal |
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| Protein | 1.82g | 3.41g |
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| Fats | 0.75g | 1.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 5mg | 5.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.77g | 18.58g |
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| Carbs | 17.77g | 20.98g |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 415mg | 218mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.45mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 4.54g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.62mg |
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| Starch | 7.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 34mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 13mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 1.683mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.792mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.139mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 23µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg | 29.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.203g | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.154g | 0.374g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.603g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.133mg |
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| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.358mg |
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| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.141mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.069mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.155mg |
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| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.191mg |
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| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.091mg |
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| Fructose | 0.79g |
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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
9%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)