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Poi vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Poi and Ginger

  • Poi is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, yet Ginger is higher in Potassium, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Poi covers your daily Vitamin E needs 14% more than Ginger.
  • Poi contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Ginger. While Poi contains 0.13mg of Vitamin B1, Ginger contains only 0.025mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Poi 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.
Poi
Poi
4
:
4
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Iron +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Manganese +61.6%
Contains more Magnesium +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +126.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Contains more Copper +36.1%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 13
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Poi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 33% 18% 17% 17% 2% 6% 56% 49% 4%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Iron +46.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.7%
Contains more Manganese +61.6%
Contains more Magnesium +79.2%
Contains more Potassium +126.8%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Contains more Copper +36.1%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 13
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Poi
Poi
9
:
1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.6%
Contains more Folate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Poi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 46% 0% 14% 33% 10% 21% 18% 64% 16% 0% 3%
Ginger
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 E +784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.6%
Contains more Folate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
1
:
4
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Protein +378.9%
Contains more Fats +435.7%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +26.2%
Poi
27% 72%
Protein: 0.38 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 27.23 g
Water: 71.64 g
Other: 0.61 g
Ginger
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 Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Protein +378.9%
Contains more Fats +435.7%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +26.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poi
Poi
1
:
2
Ginger
Ginger
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.5%
Poi
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.058 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poi Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 26.83g 15.77g Poi
Protein 0.38g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 0.14g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 27.23g 17.77g Poi
Calories 112kcal 80kcal Poi
Sugar 0.39g 1.7g Poi
Fiber 0.4g 2g Ginger
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Iron 0.88mg 0.6mg Poi
Magnesium 24mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 39mg 34mg Poi
Potassium 183mg 415mg Ginger
Sodium 12mg 13mg Poi
Zinc 0.22mg 0.34mg Ginger
Copper 0.166mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.37mg 0.229mg Poi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 66IU 0IU Poi
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Poi
Vitamin E 2.3mg 0.26mg Poi
Vitamin C 4mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.025mg Poi
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.034mg Poi
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 0.75mg Poi
Vitamin B5 0.293mg 0.203mg Poi
Vitamin B6 0.273mg 0.16mg Poi
Folate 21µg 11µg Poi
Vitamin K 1µg 0.1µg Poi
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.203g Poi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.058g 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poi 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
19%
Poi
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Poi
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poi
Poi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poi
Poi contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Poi
Poi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poi
Poi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Poi
Poi is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poi
Poi 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 richer in minerals?
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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. Poi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170431/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.