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Ginger vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ginger and True morels?

  • Ginger is richer in Magnesium, yet True morels are richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • True morels' daily need coverage for Iron is 145% higher.
  • Ginger has 2 times more Magnesium than True morels. Ginger has 43mg of Magnesium, while True morels have 19mg.

We used Ginger root, raw and Mushrooms, morel, raw 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
Ginger
3
:
7
True morels
True morels
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +1930%
Contains more Phosphorus +470.6%
Contains more Zinc +497.1%
Contains more Copper +176.5%
Contains more Manganese +156.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Equal in Potassium - 411
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
True morels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Contains more Magnesium +126.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +1930%
Contains more Phosphorus +470.6%
Contains more Zinc +497.1%
Contains more Copper +176.5%
Contains more Manganese +156.3%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Equal in Potassium - 411

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
6
:
5
True morels
True morels
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
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%
True morels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
3
True morels
True morels
Contains more Fats +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +248.4%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Other +107.8%
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
True morels
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +31.6%
Contains more Carbs +248.4%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Other +107.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
1
:
2
True morels
True morels
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.2%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
True morels
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +196.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger True morels Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 2.3g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 3.12g True morels
Fats 0.75g 0.57g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 5.1g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 31kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g 0.6g True morels
Fiber 2g 2.8g True morels
Calcium 16mg 43mg True morels
Iron 0.6mg 12.18mg True morels
Magnesium 43mg 19mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 194mg True morels
Potassium 415mg 411mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 21mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 2.03mg True morels
Copper 0.226mg 0.625mg True morels
Manganese 0.229mg 0.587mg True morels
Selenium 0.7µg 2.2µg True morels
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin D 0IU 206IU True morels
Vitamin D 0µg 5.1µg True morels
Vitamin C 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.069mg True morels
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.205mg True morels
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 2.252mg True morels
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.44mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.136mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 9µg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.065g True morels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.052g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.433g True morels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger True morels
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
27%
True morels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
96%
True morels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.