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Ground ginger vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ground ginger and Vanilla extract

  • Ground ginger is higher than Vanilla extract in Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1438% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, ginger, ground and Vanilla extract.

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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% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1683.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +936.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +791.9%
Contains more IronIron +16400%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3209.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14378.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%

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% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2307.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~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
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14866.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6966.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +466.2%
Contains more WaterWater +429%
Contains more OtherOther +563.8%

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
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4690%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23125%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%

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 Vanilla extract
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Vanilla extract Opinion
Calories 335kcal 288kcal Ground ginger
Protein 8.98g 0.06g Ground ginger
Fats 4.24g 0.06g Ground ginger
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Ground ginger
Net carbs 57.52g 12.65g Ground ginger
Carbs 71.62g 12.65g Ground ginger
Magnesium 214mg 12mg Ground ginger
Calcium 114mg 11mg Ground ginger
Potassium 1320mg 148mg Ground ginger
Iron 19.8mg 0.12mg Ground ginger
Sugar 3.39g 12.65g Ground ginger
Fiber 14.1g 0g Ground ginger
Copper 0.48mg 0.072mg Ground ginger
Zinc 3.64mg 0.11mg Ground ginger
Phosphorus 168mg 6mg Ground ginger
Sodium 27mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU Ground ginger
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Ground ginger
Manganese 33.3mg 0.23mg Ground ginger
Selenium 55.8µg 0µg Ground ginger
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.011mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.095mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 0.425mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg 0.035mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 0.026mg Ground ginger
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0µg Ground ginger
Folate 13µg 0µg Ground ginger
Choline 41.2mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 2.599g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g 0.01g Ground ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 0.004g Ground ginger
Tryptophan 0.152mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.341mg Ground ginger
Leucine 0.513mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.241mg Ground ginger
Methionine 0.089mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.311mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.411mg Ground ginger
Histidine 0.199mg Ground ginger
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 Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.589g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $6)
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 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 ()

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.