Salsify vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Salsify and Ginger
- Salsify is richer in Vitamin B2, yet Ginger is richer in Copper, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Ginger is 17% higher.
- Salsify contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Ginger. Salsify contains 0.173mg of Vitamin B2, while Ginger contains 0.034mg.
Food types used in this article are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 | +193.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +222.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.8% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +408.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.2% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +341.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.7% |
~equal in
Water
~78.89g
~equal in
Other
~0.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -79.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5033.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 68kcal | 80kcal |
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| Protein | 2.73g | 1.82g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.26g | 15.77g |
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| Carbs | 15.36g | 17.77g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 283mg | 415mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 2.9g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.226mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 34mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.26mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.229mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.392mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.276mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 25.9mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.203g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.154g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.154g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.036mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.074mg |
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| Lysine | 0.057mg |
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| Methionine | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg |
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| Valine | 0.073mg |
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| Histidine | 0.03mg |
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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
13%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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.