Radish vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between radish and ginger
- Radish is higher in vitamin C, yet ginger is higher in copper, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Ginger covers your daily copper needs 20% more than radish.
- Radish contains 3 times more vitamin C than ginger. While radish contains 14.8mg of vitamin C, ginger contains only 5mg.
- The glycemic index of ginger is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Radishes, 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 | +56.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +330% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +352% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +231.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +196% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +195.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +343.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +167.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +422.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +805.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +220.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.226mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 5mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 43mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.069mg | 0.229mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.16mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.4g | 17.77g | 5% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 415mg | 5% |
| Folate | 25µg | 11µg | 4% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 80kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.254mg | 0.75mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.68g | 1.82g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0.203g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.154g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.203mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.71g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.8g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.86g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.023mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.02mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.031mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.013mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
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 Saturated fat?
Radish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is cheaper?
Radish is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.