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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% 0.67% 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 33.3mg 0.131mg 1442%
Iron 19.8mg 0.72mg 239%
Selenium 55.8µg 101%
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 60%
Fiber 14.1g 56%
Copper 0.48mg 0.026mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 48%
Magnesium 214mg 12mg 48%
Potassium 1320mg 112mg 36%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.08mg 32%
Phosphorus 168mg 19mg 21%
Carbs 71.62g 17.03g 18%
Protein 8.98g 0.49g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.599g 0g 12%
Calories 335kcal 88kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.477mg 10%
Calcium 114mg 27mg 9%
Fructose 1.78g 7.38g 7%
Choline 41.2mg 7%
Fats 4.24g 0g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 4%
Folate 13µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.479g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 57.52g 17.03g N/A
Sugar 3.39g 14.95g N/A
Sodium 27mg 23mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.341mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.089mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.311mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.199mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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.