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Ginger vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ginger and Seaweed

  • Ginger has more Vitamin B6, Copper, and Potassium, while Seaweed has more Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Seaweed's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 55% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 80 times less Vitamin B6 than Ginger. Ginger contains 0.16mg of Vitamin B6, while Seaweed contains 0.002mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Ginger is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, raw and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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
:
Contains more Potassium +366.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.5%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +375%
Contains more Magnesium +181.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Zinc +261.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Potassium +366.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.5%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +375%
Contains more Magnesium +181.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Zinc +261.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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
3
:
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.3%
Contains more Folate +1536.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +65900%
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.3%
Contains more Folate +1536.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +65900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
3
:
Contains more Fats +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +85.7%
Contains more Other +758.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.68
Equal in Water - 81.58
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Fats +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +85.7%
Contains more Other +758.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.68
Equal in Water - 81.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
3
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.7%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +227.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 8.27g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 1.68g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.56g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 9.57g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 43kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 2g 1.3g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 0.6mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 43mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 34mg 42mg Seaweed
Potassium 415mg 89mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 233mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.226mg 0.13mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.2mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 0IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 5mg 3mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.05mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.47mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.002mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 0.1µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.036mg 0.055mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.074mg 0.083mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.057mg 0.082mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.013mg 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0.043mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg 0.072mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg 0.024mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.247g Ginger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.098g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.047g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.