Ginger vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ginger and oranges?
- Ginger is richer in copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and iron, yet oranges are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B1.
- Oranges' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 54% higher.
- Ginger has 9 times more manganese than oranges. Ginger has 0.229mg of manganese, while oranges have 0.025mg.
- Ginger has a lower glycemic index than oranges.
We used Ginger root, raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +330% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +402.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +385.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +142.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +816% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +964% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +248% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +525% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +569.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +516% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 5mg | 53.2mg | 54% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.045mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.025mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 181mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.087mg | 5% |
| Folate | 11µg | 30µg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 8.4mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.282mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 0.94g | 2% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 47kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 11.75g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.025g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.015g | 1% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.