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Ground ginger vs. Fennel seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground ginger and Fennel seeds different?

  • Ground ginger is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Fennel seeds are richer in Calcium, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Ground ginger is 1164% higher.
  • Ground ginger contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Fennel seeds. While Ground ginger contains 9.62mg of Vitamin B3, Fennel seeds contain only 6.05mg.

Spices, ginger, ground and Spices, fennel seed are the varieties used in this article.

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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 275% 359% 149% 695% 356% 101% 209% 11% 852% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +409.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +79.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +949.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +189.9%
~equal in Iron ~18.54mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.7mg

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 70% 8.1% 0% 0% 102% 81% 113% 0% 108% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +787%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.9%
Contains more FatsFats +250.7%
Contains more OtherOther +57.7%

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
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1968.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.9%

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 Fennel seeds
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Fennel seeds Opinion
Calories 335kcal 345kcal Fennel seeds
Protein 8.98g 15.8g Fennel seeds
Fats 4.24g 14.87g Fennel seeds
Vitamin C 0.7mg 21mg Fennel seeds
Net carbs 57.52g 12.49g Ground ginger
Carbs 71.62g 52.29g Ground ginger
Magnesium 214mg 385mg Fennel seeds
Calcium 114mg 1196mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 1320mg 1694mg Fennel seeds
Iron 19.8mg 18.54mg Ground ginger
Sugar 3.39g Fennel seeds
Fiber 14.1g 39.8g Fennel seeds
Copper 0.48mg 1.067mg Fennel seeds
Zinc 3.64mg 3.7mg Fennel seeds
Phosphorus 168mg 487mg Fennel seeds
Sodium 27mg 88mg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 30IU 135IU Fennel seeds
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg Fennel seeds
Manganese 33.3mg 6.533mg Ground ginger
Selenium 55.8µg Ground ginger
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.408mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.353mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 6.05mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 0.47mg Ground ginger
Vitamin K 0.8µg Ground ginger
Folate 13µg Ground ginger
Choline 41.2mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 2.599g 0.48g Fennel seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 9.91g Fennel seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 1.69g Fennel seeds
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0.253mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.289mg 0.602mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.341mg 0.695mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 0.513mg 0.996mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.241mg 0.758mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.089mg 0.301mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.311mg 0.647mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.411mg 0.915mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.199mg 0.331mg Fennel seeds
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 Fennel seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Fennel seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
301%
Fennel seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.119g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/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.