Quinoa vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between quinoa and ginger
- Quinoa has more manganese, phosphorus, iron, folate, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, ginger is higher in potassium and vitamin C.
- Quinoa covers your daily need for manganese, 17% more than ginger.
- Quinoa has 4 times more phosphorus than ginger. While quinoa has 152mg of phosphorus, ginger has only 34mg.
- The glycemic index of quinoa is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quinoa, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +48.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +347.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +141.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +142.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +328% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +156% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +242.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +600% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.229mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 34mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.6mg | 11% |
| Folate | 42µg | 11µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 415mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.34mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.025mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.154g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.034mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 1.82g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.226mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 80kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.75g | 2% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 17.77g | 1% |
| Choline | 23mg | 28.8mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.154g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.203g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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.