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Ginger vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ginger and Wheat gluten different?

  • Ginger is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin C, while Wheat gluten is higher in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily need of Selenium 71% more than Ginger.

Ginger root, raw and Vital wheat gluten types were used in this article.

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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
Ginger
5
:
5
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Magnesium +72%
Contains more Potassium +315%
Contains less Sodium -55.2%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Calcium +787.5%
Contains more Iron +766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +664.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Selenium +5571.4%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +72%
Contains more Potassium +315%
Contains less Sodium -55.2%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Calcium +787.5%
Contains more Iron +766.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +664.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Selenium +5571.4%

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
Ginger
9
:
0
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Ginger
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%
Wheat gluten
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
3
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Water +862.1%
Contains more Protein +4029.7%
Contains more Fats +146.7%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Wheat gluten
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +28.9%
Contains more Water +862.1%
Contains more Protein +4029.7%
Contains more Fats +146.7%
Contains more Other +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
1
:
2
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +426%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.156
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +426%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.156

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 13.19g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.75g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 17.77g 13.79g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 1.7g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 2g 0.6g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 0.6mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 43mg 25mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 415mg 100mg Ginger
Sodium 13mg 29mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.226mg 0.182mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0.7µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 0µg Ginger
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Ginger
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 0.272g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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)
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.

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.