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Ginger vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ginger and millet flour

  • Ginger has less selenium, iron, phosphorus, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, and magnesium than millet flour.
  • Millet flour covers your daily need for selenium, 58% more than ginger.
  • The glycemic index of millet flour is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, raw and Millet flour.

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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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.7%
Contains more IronIron +556.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +673.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +738.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +337.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4571.4%

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
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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% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +136.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1552%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +702.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +524.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +281.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +809.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +490.7%
Contains more FatsFats +466.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +322.7%
Contains more OtherOther +57.1%

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1600%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Millet flour DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 32.7µg 58%
Iron 0.6mg 3.94mg 42%
Phosphorus 34mg 285mg 36%
Manganese 0.229mg 1.002mg 34%
Copper 0.226mg 0.535mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 6.02mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.413mg 32%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 1.267mg 21%
Zinc 0.34mg 2.63mg 21%
Carbs 17.77g 75.12g 19%
Magnesium 43mg 119mg 18%
Protein 1.82g 10.75g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 2.618g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.372mg 16%
Calories 80kcal 382kcal 15%
Folate 11µg 42µg 8%
Fiber 2g 3.5g 6%
Potassium 415mg 224mg 6%
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg 6%
Fats 0.75g 4.25g 5%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.073mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0.924g 2%
Saturated fat 0.203g 0.536g 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 71.62g N/A
Calcium 16mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 1.66g N/A
Sodium 13mg 4mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Millet flour
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
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.