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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.
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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
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.
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% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
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
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.929 g
62% 35% 3%
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.
Ground ginger Cocoa solids
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Cocoa solids Opinion
Calories 335kcal 228kcal Ground ginger
Protein 8.98g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 4.24g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Ground ginger
Net carbs 57.52g 20.9g Ground ginger
Carbs 71.62g 57.9g Ground ginger
Magnesium 214mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 114mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1320mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Iron 19.8mg 13.86mg Ground ginger
Sugar 3.39g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 14.1g 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 0.48mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 3.64mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 168mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 27mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Ground ginger
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Ground ginger
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 33.3mg 3.837mg Ground ginger
Selenium 55.8µg 14.3µg Ground ginger
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 2.185mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg 0.254mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 0.118mg Ground ginger
Vitamin K 0.8µg 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 13µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Choline 41.2mg 12mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 2.599g 8.07g Ground ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 0.44g Ground ginger
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.289mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.341mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.513mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.241mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.089mg 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.311mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.411mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.199mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Fructose 1.78g Ground ginger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g Ground ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground ginger Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
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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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.

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.