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Ginger vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ginger and pepperoni

  • Ginger has less vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus than pepperoni.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than ginger.
  • Ginger has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +121.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +617.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +364.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +369%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4042.9%

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% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +296.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +984%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +655.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +564.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +358.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5700%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1405.9%
Contains more WaterWater +176.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +957.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6070.7%
Contains more OtherOther +515.6%

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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13387%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2794.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.203g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.75g 46.28g 70%
Sodium 13mg 1582mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 20.77g 52%
Selenium 0.7µg 29µg 51%
Manganese 0.229mg 1.074mg 37%
Protein 1.82g 19.25g 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 4.458g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 4.987mg 26%
Calories 80kcal 504kcal 21%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.271mg 21%
Zinc 0.34mg 2.44mg 19%
Phosphorus 34mg 158mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.257mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.362mg 16%
Copper 0.226mg 0.091mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.93mg 15%
Iron 0.6mg 1.33mg 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Carbs 17.77g 1.18g 6%
Magnesium 43mg 18mg 6%
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.03mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.8µg 5%
Potassium 415mg 274mg 4%
Choline 28.8mg 51.2mg 4%
Folate 11µg 5µg 2%
Net carbs 15.77g 1.18g N/A
Calcium 16mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Pepperoni
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
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 1569mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.505g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.