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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.
Ginger
4
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6
Rice
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +1085.7%
Contains more Copper +227.5%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +44.1%
Contains more Manganese +106.1%
Contains more Selenium +971.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +1085.7%
Contains more Copper +227.5%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +44.1%
Contains more Manganese +106.1%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Ginger
5
:
4
Rice
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Folate +427.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.1%
Contains more Folate +427.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
3
:
2
Rice
Contains more Fats +167.9%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +58.5%
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Fats +167.9%
Contains more Water +15.3%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +58.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
2
:
1
Rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.6%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Ginger Rice
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Rice Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 27.77g Rice
Protein 1.82g 2.69g Rice
Fats 0.75g 0.28g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 28.17g Rice
Calories 80kcal 130kcal Rice
Sugar 1.7g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 2g 0.4g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 10mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 1.2mg Rice
Magnesium 43mg 12mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 43mg Rice
Potassium 415mg 35mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 0.34mg 0.49mg Rice
Copper 0.226mg 0.069mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 0.7µg 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.04mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.013mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.093mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 58µg Rice
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.036mg 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.074mg 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.057mg 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.013mg 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.073mg 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.03mg 0.063mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.088g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.076g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
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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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.
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.