Ground ginger vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ground ginger and turmeric
- Ground ginger has more manganese, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, turmeric has more iron, copper, fiber, vitamin E, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for ground ginger is 587% higher.
- Turmeric has 9 times less selenium than ground ginger. Ground ginger has 55.8µg of selenium, while turmeric has 6.2µg.
Food types used in this article are Spices, ginger, ground and Spices, turmeric, ground.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +68.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +177.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +170.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +612.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +485% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1575% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.4% |
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:
9.68 g
Fats:
3.25 g
Carbs:
67.14 g
Water:
12.85 g
Other:
7.08 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.68g
~equal in
Carbs
~67.14g
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
1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.756 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.449g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.38 g
Glucose:
0.38 g
Fructose:
0.45 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +221.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +295.6% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1090% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 33.3mg | 19.8mg | 587% |
| Iron | 19.8mg | 55mg | 440% |
| Copper | 0.48mg | 1.3mg | 91% |
| Selenium | 55.8µg | 6.2µg | 90% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.62mg | 1.35mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626mg | 0.107mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 14.1g | 22.7g | 34% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 4.43mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1320mg | 2080mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 299mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 13.4µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 4.5mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 168mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.599g | 1.838g | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.78g | 0.45g | 2% |
| Fats | 4.24g | 3.25g | 2% |
| Choline | 41.2mg | 49.2mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.929g | 0.756g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.477mg | 0.542mg | 1% |
| Calories | 335kcal | 312kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 214mg | 208mg | 1% |
| Protein | 8.98g | 9.68g | 1% |
| Carbs | 71.62g | 67.14g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.52g | 44.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.39g | 3.21g | N/A |
| Sodium | 27mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.479g | 0.449g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.341mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.089mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.311mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.199mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.081g | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
575%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.761g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (27 mg)
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.