Ginger vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ginger and prunes?
- Prunes are richer than ginger in vitamin K, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Prunes' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 49% more.
- Ginger has 3 times more choline than prunes. While ginger has 28.8mg of choline, prunes have only 10.1mg.
- The glycemic index of ginger is lower.
We used Ginger root, raw and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +168.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +733.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +185.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +447.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +150.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +59400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +155.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +259.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +242.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +190.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 59.5µg | 50% |
| Fiber | 2g | 7.1g | 20% |
| Fructose | 12.45g | 16% | |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 63.88g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.186mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 732mg | 9% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 240kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 1.882mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.281mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 69mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.422mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 39µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.93mg | 4% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 10.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.205mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.299mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.11g | 2% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.062g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.088g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 2.18g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 56.78g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 41mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 38.13g | N/A |
| Sodium | 13mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.027mg | 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.115g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)