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Ginger vs. Tomato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Ginger and Tomato soup

  • Ginger is higher than Tomato soup in Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Ginger covers your daily Copper needs 22% more than Tomato soup.
  • Ginger contains 6 times more Magnesium than Tomato soup. While Ginger contains 43mg of Magnesium, Tomato soup contains only 7mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Ginger is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Ginger root, raw and Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial.

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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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +106.9%
Contains more Magnesium +514.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +277.8%
Contains more Copper +679.3%
Contains more Manganese +241.8%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%
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% 11% 5% 7% 25% 25% 3% 10% 9% 9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +106.9%
Contains more Magnesium +514.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +277.8%
Contains more Copper +679.3%
Contains more Manganese +241.8%
Contains more Selenium +114.3%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
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 12% 4% 0% 21% 5% 2% 8% 0% 10% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +156.3%
Contains more Fats +257.1%
Contains more Carbs +138.5%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Other +40.3%
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
7% 91%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 90.55 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +156.3%
Contains more Fats +257.1%
Contains more Carbs +138.5%
Contains more Water +14.8%
Contains more Other +40.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
28% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Tomato soup Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 6.95g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 0.71g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.21g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 7.45g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 32kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g 4.03g Ginger
Fiber 2g 0.5g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 8mg Ginger
Iron 0.6mg 0.29mg Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 7mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 15mg Ginger
Potassium 415mg 275mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 186mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.09mg Ginger
Copper 0.226mg 0.029mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.067mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 1.5µg Tomato soup
Vitamin A 0IU 192IU Tomato soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Tomato soup
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.17mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 6.3mg Tomato soup
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.02mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.007mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.42mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.042mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 0µg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg Tomato soup
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.056g Tomato soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.067g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.077g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ginger Tomato soup
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
5%
Tomato soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
10%
Tomato soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato soup
Tomato soup is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tomato soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171176/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.