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Ginger vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ginger and Macadamia?

  • Macadamia is richer than Ginger in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 170% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ginger is lower.

We used Ginger root, raw and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types 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
Ginger
1
:
9
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains more Calcium +431.3%
Contains more Iron +515%
Contains more Magnesium +202.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +452.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Zinc +282.4%
Contains more Copper +234.5%
Contains more Manganese +1703.9%
Contains more Selenium +414.3%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Potassium +12.8%
Contains more Calcium +431.3%
Contains more Iron +515%
Contains more Magnesium +202.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +452.9%
Contains less Sodium -61.5%
Contains more Zinc +282.4%
Contains more Copper +234.5%
Contains more Manganese +1703.9%
Contains more Selenium +414.3%

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
Ginger
2
:
6
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Vitamin C +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Equal in Folate - 11
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%
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.9%
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
3
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Water +5700.7%
Contains more Protein +334.6%
Contains more Fats +10002.7%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Water +5700.7%
Contains more Protein +334.6%
Contains more Fats +10002.7%
Contains more Other +48.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
1
:
2
Macadamia
Macadamia
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38131.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875.3%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38131.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 5.22g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 0.75g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 17.77g 13.82g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 1.7g 4.57g Ginger
Fiber 2g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 16mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 0.6mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 43mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 34mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 415mg 368mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 0.34mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.226mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.229mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 0.7µg 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 5mg 1.2mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.162mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 11µg
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.036mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.074mg 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.057mg 0.018mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.073mg 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.03mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 0.203g 12.061g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Macadamia
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.858g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (10)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.