Ginger vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Ginger and Rice
- Ginger has more Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin C, while Rice has more Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Iron.
- Ginger's daily need coverage for Copper is 17% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, raw and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.
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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 | +258.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1085.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +227.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +106.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +971.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +161.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +552% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +427.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +75% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 80kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 1.82g | 2.69g |
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| Fats | 0.75g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.77g | 27.77g |
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| Carbs | 17.77g | 28.17g |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 415mg | 35mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.05g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.069mg |
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| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 34mg | 43mg |
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| Sodium | 13mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.472mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 1.476mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 58µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg | 2.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.203g | 0.077g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.154g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.076g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.096mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.116mg |
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| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.222mg |
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| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.063mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.144mg |
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| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.164mg |
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| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.063mg |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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