Glutinous rice vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between glutinous rice and ginger
- Glutinous rice has more selenium, while ginger has more copper, potassium, vitamin B6, magnesium, iron, and vitamin C.
- Ginger's daily need coverage for copper is 20% higher.
- Ginger contains 8 times less selenium than glutinous rice. Glutinous rice contains 5.6µg of selenium, while ginger contains 0.7µg.
- Ginger has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ginger is 10, while the glycemic index of glutinous rice is 98.
The food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked and Ginger root, 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.
Contains more ZincZinc | +20.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +760% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4050% |
Contains more IronIron | +328.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +361.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +325% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +550% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +161.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +515.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +1271.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.02 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
76.63 g
Other:
0.07 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +294.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1000% |
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Protein
~1.82g
~equal in
Water
~78.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +120% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the 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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Copper | 0.049mg | 0.226mg | 20% |
Potassium | 10mg | 415mg | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.16mg | 10% |
Magnesium | 5mg | 43mg | 9% |
Selenium | 5.6µg | 0.7µg | 9% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 5mg | 6% |
Iron | 0.14mg | 0.6mg | 6% |
Choline | 2.1mg | 28.8mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1g | 2g | 4% |
Phosphorus | 8mg | 34mg | 4% |
Folate | 1µg | 11µg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.29mg | 0.75mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.229mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.203g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.069g | 0.154g | 1% |
Calories | 97kcal | 80kcal | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
Calcium | 2mg | 16mg | 1% |
Carbs | 21.09g | 17.77g | 1% |
Fats | 0.19g | 0.75g | 1% |
Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
Protein | 2.02g | 1.82g | 0% |
Net carbs | 20.09g | 15.77g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.05g | 1.7g | N/A |
Sodium | 5mg | 13mg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.215mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.07g | 0.154g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.072mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.167mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.073mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.108mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.123mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
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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
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9%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%

23%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 88)
Which food is cheaper?

Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)