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Ginger vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between ginger and maple sugar?

  • Ginger is richer in copper, vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin C, yet maple sugar is richer in manganese, zinc, iron, and calcium.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 182% higher.
  • Ginger has a lower glycemic index than maple sugar.

We used Ginger root, raw and Sugars, maple types in this comparison.

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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
4
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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +126.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1033.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +462.5%
Contains more IronIron +168.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1682.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1831%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%

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.
Ginger
10
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% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1271.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
3
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1720%
Contains more FatsFats +275%
Contains more WaterWater +886.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +411.5%
~equal in Other ~0.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
2
40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Maple sugar DV% diff.
Manganese 0.229mg 4.422mg 182%
Zinc 0.34mg 6.06mg 52%
Carbs 17.77g 90.9g 24%
Calories 80kcal 354kcal 14%
Copper 0.226mg 0.099mg 14%
Iron 0.6mg 1.61mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.003mg 12%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Calcium 16mg 90mg 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg 6%
Magnesium 43mg 19mg 6%
Choline 28.8mg 2.1mg 5%
Phosphorus 34mg 3mg 4%
Potassium 415mg 274mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.04mg 4%
Protein 1.82g 0.1g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.048mg 3%
Folate 11µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.013mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.203g 0.036g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.009mg 1%
Fats 0.75g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 90.9g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 84.87g N/A
Sodium 13mg 11mg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0.064g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.1g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 83.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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)
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.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.