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Orange vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Orange and Ginger?

  • Orange is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, yet Ginger is richer in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Orange's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 54% higher.
  • Orange has 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Ginger. Orange has 0.087mg of Vitamin B1, while Ginger has 0.025mg.

We used Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Ginger root, raw 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.
Orange
2
:
8
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +129.3%
Contains more Zinc +385.7%
Contains more Copper +402.2%
Contains more Manganese +816%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +330%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +129.3%
Contains more Zinc +385.7%
Contains more Copper +402.2%
Contains more Manganese +816%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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.
Orange
6
:
4
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +964%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.2%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +964%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.2%
Contains more Folate +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
1
:
4
Ginger
Contains more Protein +93.6%
Contains more Fats +525%
Contains more Carbs +51.2%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Water - 78.89
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +93.6%
Contains more Fats +525%
Contains more Carbs +51.2%
Contains more Other +75%
Equal in Water - 78.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Orange
1
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2
Ginger
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +569.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516%
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +569.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +516%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Orange Ginger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 9.35g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 0.94g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 0.12g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 11.75g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 47kcal 80kcal Ginger
Sugar 9.35g 1.7g Ginger
Fiber 2.4g 2g Orange
Calcium 40mg 16mg Orange
Iron 0.1mg 0.6mg Ginger
Magnesium 10mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 14mg 34mg Ginger
Potassium 181mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 0mg 13mg Orange
Zinc 0.07mg 0.34mg Ginger
Copper 0.045mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.025mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Ginger
Vitamin A 225IU 0IU Orange
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 53.2mg 5mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.025mg Orange
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.034mg Orange
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.203mg Orange
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 30µg 11µg Orange
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.015mg 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.023mg 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.047mg 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.02mg 0.013mg Orange
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.04mg 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.018mg 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.015g 0.203g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange Ginger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
24%
Orange
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger 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 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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/nutrients
  2. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.