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Ginger vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ginger and Mandarin orange

  • Ginger is richer in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Mandarin orange is 24% higher.
  • Ginger contains 6 times more Manganese than Mandarin orange. Ginger contains 0.229mg of Manganese, while Mandarin orange contains 0.039mg.
  • Ginger contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Ginger root, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.

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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
8
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +70%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Zinc +385.7%
Contains more Copper +438.1%
Contains more Manganese +487.2%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +70%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Zinc +385.7%
Contains more Copper +438.1%
Contains more Manganese +487.2%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Calcium +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%

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
4
:
6
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +434%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.036
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.216
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%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +434%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.036
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.216

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
4
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Protein +124.7%
Contains more Fats +141.9%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Contains more Other +108.1%
Equal in Water - 85.17
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +124.7%
Contains more Fats +141.9%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Contains more Other +108.1%
Equal in Water - 85.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 11.54g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 0.81g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.31g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 13.34g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 53kcal Ginger
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 1.7g 10.58g Ginger
Fiber 2g 1.8g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.6mg 0.15mg Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 12mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 20mg Ginger
Potassium 415mg 166mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.34mg 0.07mg Ginger
Copper 0.226mg 0.042mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.039mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.2mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.036mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.376mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.078mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.002mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg 0.016mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.017mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg 0.028mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg 0.032mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg 0.002mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.018mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg 0.021mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg 0.011mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.06g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.065g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Mandarin orange
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%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.