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Ginger vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ginger and nachos

  • Ginger is richer in copper, yet nachos are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin K, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for nachos is 25% higher.
  • Ginger contains 4 times more copper than nachos. Ginger contains 0.226mg of copper, while nachos contain 0.064mg.
  • Ginger contains less saturated fat.
  • Ginger has a lower glycemic index than nachos.

Food types used in this article are Ginger root, raw and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +253.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +293.8%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +482.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1128.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~42mg

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%
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +392%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +291.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~10µg
~equal in Choline ~26.4mg

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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +110.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2766.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +96.5%
Contains more OtherOther +142.9%

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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9003.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3172.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Nachos DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 14.02g 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 5.04g 33%
Fats 0.75g 21.5g 32%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 4.08mg 25%
Phosphorus 34mg 198mg 23%
Copper 0.226mg 0.064mg 18%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 19.3µg 16%
Selenium 0.7µg 8.6µg 14%
Sodium 13mg 313mg 13%
Calories 80kcal 343kcal 13%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Saturated fat 0.203g 2.173g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.123mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.133mg 8%
Carbs 17.77g 34.91g 6%
Fiber 2g 3.2g 5%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.86mg 5%
Calcium 16mg 63mg 5%
Protein 1.82g 4.32g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.215mg 4%
Vitamin C 5mg 1.1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.38mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 0.75mg 2%
Potassium 415mg 362mg 2%
Manganese 0.229mg 0.187mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.63mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 31.71g N/A
Magnesium 43mg 42mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 2.17g N/A
Folate 11µg 10µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Choline 28.8mg 26.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.