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Ginger vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ginger and fish sandwiches

  • Ginger has more copper, while fish sandwiches have more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, vitamin K, and folate.
  • Fish sandwiches' daily need coverage for selenium is 31% higher.
  • Fish sandwiches contain 3 times less copper than ginger. Ginger contains 0.226mg of copper, while fish sandwiches contain 0.075mg.
  • The amount of sodium in ginger is lower.
  • Ginger has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ginger is 10, while the glycemic index of fish sandwiches is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, raw and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +201.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2471.4%

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
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3%
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13500%
Contains more FolateFolate +318.2%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 6.257g 41%
Selenium 0.7µg 18µg 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg 28%
Sodium 13mg 602mg 26%
Fats 0.75g 12.45g 18%
Protein 1.82g 10.29g 17%
Copper 0.226mg 0.075mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.21mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Phosphorus 34mg 116mg 12%
Iron 0.6mg 1.5mg 11%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 13.6µg 11%
Calories 80kcal 257kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 2.15mg 9%
Folate 11µg 46µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.14mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.203g 1.949g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.07mg 7%
Potassium 415mg 206mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 2.595g 6%
Vitamin C 5mg 1.8mg 4%
Magnesium 43mg 25mg 4%
Fiber 2g 1g 4%
Carbs 17.77g 26.69g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.37mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.55mg 2%
Manganese 0.229mg 0.264mg 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin D 0 IU 9 IU 1%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 15.77g 25.69g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.08g N/A
Choline 28.8mg 28.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +62.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +465.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1560%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.2%
Contains more OtherOther +176.6%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1585.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3963%

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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.