Ginger vs Yam - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Ginger and Yam?
- Ginger is higher in Copper, and Magnesium, yet Yam is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
- Yam's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 13% more.
- Ginger has 2 times more Magnesium than Yam. While Ginger has 43mg of Magnesium, Yam has only 21mg.
We used Ginger root, raw and Yam, raw types 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+11.1%
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Magnesium
+104.8%
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Zinc
+41.7%
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Copper
+27%
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Phosphorus
+61.8%
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Potassium
+96.6%
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Sodium
-30.8%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Iron - 0.54
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Iron
+11.1%
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Magnesium
+104.8%
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Zinc
+41.7%
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Copper
+27%
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Phosphorus
+61.8%
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Potassium
+96.6%
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Sodium
-30.8%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Iron - 0.54
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B3
+35.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+34.6%
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Vitamin C
+242%
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Vitamin B1
+348%
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Vitamin B5
+54.7%
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Vitamin B6
+83.1%
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Folate
+109.1%
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Vitamin K
+2200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
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Vitamin B3
+35.9%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+34.6%
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Vitamin C
+242%
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Vitamin B1
+348%
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Vitamin B5
+54.7%
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Vitamin B6
+83.1%
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Folate
+109.1%
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Vitamin K
+2200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+19%
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Fats
+341.2%
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Water
+13.3%
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Carbs
+56.9%
Equal in Other - 0.82
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Protein
+19%
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+341.2%
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+13.3%
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Carbs
+56.9%
Equal in Other - 0.82
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2466.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+102.6%
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Saturated Fat
-81.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2466.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+102.6%
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Saturated Fat
-81.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 15.77g | 23.78g |
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Protein | 1.82g | 1.53g |
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Fats | 0.75g | 0.17g |
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Carbs | 17.77g | 27.88g |
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Calories | 80kcal | 118kcal |
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Sugar | 1.7g | 0.5g |
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Fiber | 2g | 4.1g |
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Calcium | 16mg | 17mg |
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Iron | 0.6mg | 0.54mg |
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Magnesium | 43mg | 21mg |
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Phosphorus | 34mg | 55mg |
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Potassium | 415mg | 816mg |
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Sodium | 13mg | 9mg |
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Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.24mg |
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Copper | 0.226mg | 0.178mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 138IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.35mg |
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Vitamin C | 5mg | 17.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.112mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.032mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 0.552mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.314mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.293mg |
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Folate | 11µg | 23µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.012mg | |
Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.054mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.052mg |
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Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.096mg |
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Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.059mg |
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Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.021mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.071mg |
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Valine | 0.073mg | 0.062mg |
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Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.034mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.203g | 0.037g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.154g | 0.006g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.076g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%

19%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%

25%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Yam is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Yam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is cheaper?

Yam is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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.