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Ginger vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ginger and peanut butter

  • Peanut butter is richer than ginger in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for peanut butter is 77% higher.
  • Ginger contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Ginger root, raw and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +206.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +190%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +638.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +885.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +627.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +485.7%

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +464.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1648.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +460.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +690.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +118.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +6313.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1120.3%
Contains more FatsFats +6748%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.5%
Contains more OtherOther +275.3%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16744.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8039.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Peanut butter DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 12.535g 83%
Fats 0.75g 51.36g 78%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 13.112mg 77%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 25.941g 64%
Manganese 0.229mg 1.665mg 62%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 9.1mg 59%
Saturated fat 0.203g 10.325g 46%
Phosphorus 34mg 335mg 43%
Protein 1.82g 22.21g 41%
Magnesium 43mg 168mg 30%
Calories 80kcal 598kcal 26%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.441mg 22%
Copper 0.226mg 0.422mg 22%
Zinc 0.34mg 2.51mg 20%
Folate 11µg 87µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 1.137mg 19%
Iron 0.6mg 1.74mg 14%
Fiber 2g 5g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.192mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.15mg 10%
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg 6%
Selenium 0.7µg 4.1µg 6%
Choline 28.8mg 63mg 6%
Potassium 415mg 558mg 4%
Calcium 16mg 49mg 3%
Carbs 17.77g 22.31g 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 10.49g N/A
Sodium 13mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.