Nori vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between nori and ginger
- Nori has more vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, ginger has more magnesium and fiber.
- Nori's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 104% more.
- Nori has 13 times more folate than ginger. Nori has 146µg of folate, while ginger has 11µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Seaweed, laver, raw and Ginger root, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +337.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +208.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +331.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.9% |
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 | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +292% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1211.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +96% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1227.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +176.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +219.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +389.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.7% |
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Water
~78.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +516% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 39mg | 5mg | 38% |
| Folate | 146µg | 11µg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.988mg | 0.229mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.446mg | 0.034mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 260µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 0.6mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 43mg | 10% |
| Protein | 5.81g | 1.82g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 2g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.34mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.025mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.521mg | 0.203mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.47mg | 0.75mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.226mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 5.11g | 17.77g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 28.8mg | 3% |
| Calories | 35kcal | 80kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 415mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.061g | 0.203g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.81g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.159mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.232mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.501mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.222mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.273mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.402mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.08g | 0g | 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
45%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nori is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)