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Ginger vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ginger and Noodles?

  • Ginger is richer in Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, yet Noodles is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Noodles's daily need coverage for Selenium is 42% higher.
  • Ginger has 11 times more Potassium than Noodles. Ginger has 415mg of Potassium, while Noodles has 38mg.

We used Ginger root, raw and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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
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Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +992.1%
Contains more Copper +130.6%
Contains more Iron +145%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Zinc +91.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.6%
Contains more Selenium +3314.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +992.1%
Contains more Copper +130.6%
Contains more Iron +145%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Zinc +91.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.6%
Contains more Selenium +3314.3%

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
4
:
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1056%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Folate +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1056%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Folate +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
2
:
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Other +54%
Contains more Protein +149.5%
Contains more Fats +176%
Contains more Carbs +41.6%
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Other +54%
Contains more Protein +149.5%
Contains more Fats +176%
Contains more Carbs +41.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.4%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 23.96g Noodles
Protein 1.82g 4.54g Noodles
Fats 0.75g 2.07g Noodles
Carbs 17.77g 25.16g Noodles
Calories 80kcal 138kcal Noodles
Sugar 1.7g 0.4g Noodles
Fiber 2g 1.2g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 12mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 1.47mg Noodles
Magnesium 43mg 21mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 76mg Noodles
Potassium 415mg 38mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 0.34mg 0.65mg Noodles
Copper 0.226mg 0.098mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.315mg Noodles
Selenium 0.7µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.17mg Ginger
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.136mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 2.077mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.263mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.046mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.043mg Noodles
Threonine 0.036mg 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.19mg Noodles
Leucine 0.074mg 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0.057mg 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.013mg 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.24mg Noodles
Valine 0.073mg 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0.03mg 0.121mg Noodles
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Ginger
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.419g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.552g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Noodles
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
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.