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Ginger vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ginger and nopales different?

  • Ginger is higher in copper and vitamin B6; however, nopales are richer in calcium and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for ginger is 19% higher.
  • Ginger contains 4 times more choline than nopales. While ginger contains 28.8mg of choline, nopales contain only 7.3mg.

Ginger root, raw and Nopales, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 37% 49% 23% 22% 17% 6.8% 6.9% 2.7% 60% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +334.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +36%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +925%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.59mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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 31% 7.7% 0% 0% 3% 9.5% 7.7% 10% 16% 0% 13% 2.3% 4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +86%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.9%
Contains more FatsFats +733.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +433.6%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%
Contains more OtherOther +48.1%

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
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +755.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Nopales DV% diff.
Copper 0.226mg 0.052mg 19%
Calcium 16mg 164mg 15%
Manganese 0.229mg 0.457mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.07mg 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 9.3mg 5%
Carbs 17.77g 3.33g 5%
Potassium 415mg 257mg 5%
Choline 28.8mg 7.3mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.3µg 4%
Calories 80kcal 16kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 23µg 3%
Phosphorus 34mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0mg 2%
Folate 11µg 3µg 2%
Magnesium 43mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.41mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.167mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.203g 0.016g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.05g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.012mg 1%
Protein 1.82g 1.32g 1%
Fiber 2g 2.2g 1%
Fats 0.75g 0.09g 1%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.25mg 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 1.13g N/A
Iron 0.6mg 0.59mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 1.15g N/A
Sodium 13mg 21mg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0.018g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.049mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.059mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.049mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0.059mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Nopales
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
8%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.187g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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.
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.