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Ground ginger vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground ginger and Balsamic vinegar

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium in Ground ginger is higher than in Balsamic vinegar.
  • Ground ginger covers your daily Manganese needs 1442% more than Balsamic vinegar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, ginger, ground and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 153% 34% 116% 743% 160% 99% 72% 3.5% 4343% 304%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1683.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +322.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1078.6%
Contains more IronIron +2650%
Contains more CopperCopper +1746.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +4450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +784.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25319.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 1.8% 0% 0% 12% 39% 180% 29% 144% 0% 2% 9.8% 22%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1732.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +320.6%
Contains more WaterWater +669.1%
Contains more OtherOther +15.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 36% 53% 6%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 1.22 g
Fructose: 1.78 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +520.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +314.6%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Calories 335kcal 88kcal Ground ginger
Protein 8.98g 0.49g Ground ginger
Fats 4.24g 0g Ground ginger
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Ground ginger
Net carbs 57.52g 17.03g Ground ginger
Carbs 71.62g 17.03g Ground ginger
Magnesium 214mg 12mg Ground ginger
Calcium 114mg 27mg Ground ginger
Potassium 1320mg 112mg Ground ginger
Iron 19.8mg 0.72mg Ground ginger
Sugar 3.39g 14.95g Ground ginger
Fiber 14.1g Ground ginger
Copper 0.48mg 0.026mg Ground ginger
Zinc 3.64mg 0.08mg Ground ginger
Phosphorus 168mg 19mg Ground ginger
Sodium 27mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Ground ginger
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Ground ginger
Manganese 33.3mg 0.131mg Ground ginger
Selenium 55.8µg Ground ginger
Vitamin B1 0.046mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B2 0.17mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B3 9.62mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.626mg Ground ginger
Vitamin K 0.8µg Ground ginger
Folate 13µg Ground ginger
Choline 41.2mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 2.599g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g Ground ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g Ground ginger
Tryptophan 0.152mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.341mg Ground ginger
Leucine 0.513mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.241mg Ground ginger
Methionine 0.089mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.311mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.411mg Ground ginger
Histidine 0.199mg Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g Ground ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ground ginger Balsamic vinegar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Ground ginger
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.599g)

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. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/nutrients
  2. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.