Ground ginger vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ground ginger and cocoa solids?
- Ground ginger is richer in manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet cocoa solids are richer in copper, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.
- Ground ginger's daily need coverage for manganese is 1281% higher.
- Ground ginger has 5 times more vitamin B6 than cocoa solids. Ground ginger has 0.626mg of vitamin B6, while cocoa solids have 0.118mg.
We used Spices, ginger, ground and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +767.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +290.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +689.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +336.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +340.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +430.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +243.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +212.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +146.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
Other:
5.22 g
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +231.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +223.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.929 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.44 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +854.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 33.3mg | 3.837mg | 1281% |
| Copper | 0.48mg | 3.788mg | 368% |
| Fiber | 14.1g | 37g | 92% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 734mg | 81% |
| Selenium | 55.8µg | 14.3µg | 75% |
| Iron | 19.8mg | 13.86mg | 74% |
| Magnesium | 214mg | 499mg | 68% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 230mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.62mg | 2.185mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626mg | 0.118mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 6.81mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 2.599g | 8.07g | 25% |
| Protein | 8.98g | 19.6g | 21% |
| Fats | 4.24g | 13.7g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.479g | 4.57g | 10% |
| Potassium | 1320mg | 1524mg | 6% |
| Choline | 41.2mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Folate | 13µg | 32µg | 5% |
| Calories | 335kcal | 228kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.241mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 71.62g | 57.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.477mg | 0.254mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.929g | 0.44g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.78g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 128mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.52g | 20.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.39g | 1.75g | N/A |
| Sodium | 27mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.341mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 1.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.089mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.311mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 1.177mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.199mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g | N/A |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
339%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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