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Ginger vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between ginger and poblano

  • Poblano is richer than ginger in vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin A, fiber, potassium, manganese, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for poblano is 260% higher.

Food types used in this article are Ginger root, raw and Peppers, ancho, dried.

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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 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +281.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +481%
Contains more IronIron +1721.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +317.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +491.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +458.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%

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
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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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +616%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6532.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +753.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +881.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2109.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +527.3%
~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
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +248.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +551.6%
Contains more FatsFats +993.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.4%
Contains more OtherOther +664.9%

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
14% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.511 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +219.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2829.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Poblano DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 3.535mg 260%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 2.255mg 171%
Iron 0.6mg 10.93mg 129%
Vitamin A 0µg 1022µg 114%
Fiber 2g 21.6g 78%
Potassium 415mg 2411mg 59%
Manganese 0.229mg 1.279mg 46%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 1.993mg 36%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 6.403mg 35%
Copper 0.226mg 0.508mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 4.511g 29%
Phosphorus 34mg 201mg 24%
Protein 1.82g 11.86g 20%
Magnesium 43mg 113mg 17%
Folate 11µg 69µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.179mg 13%
Carbs 17.77g 51.42g 11%
Fats 0.75g 8.2g 11%
Calories 80kcal 281kcal 10%
Zinc 0.34mg 1.42mg 10%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Calcium 16mg 61mg 5%
Selenium 0.7µg 2.9µg 4%
Vitamin C 5mg 2mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.203g 0.82g 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0.492g 1%
Sodium 13mg 43mg 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 29.82g N/A
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.425mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.373mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0.605mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.142mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.361mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0.232mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Poblano
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
155%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.617g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
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.

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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.