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Sherbet vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sherbet and ginger

  • Sherbet has more vitamin B12; however, ginger is higher in copper, vitamin B6, manganese, potassium, magnesium, and iron.
  • Ginger covers your daily need for copper, 22% more than sherbet.
  • Ginger has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of sherbet is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sherbet, orange 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +437.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.3%
Contains more IronIron +328.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +707.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1981.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Ginger
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1090.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +595.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
Contains more CholineCholine +274%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.025mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.203mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Ginger
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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 FatsFats +166.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.5%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +244.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sherbet Ginger DV% diff.
Copper 0.028mg 0.226mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.16mg 11%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.229mg 9%
Potassium 96mg 415mg 9%
Magnesium 8mg 43mg 8%
Iron 0.14mg 0.6mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.034mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Choline 7.7mg 28.8mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.75mg 4%
Calcium 54mg 16mg 4%
Carbs 30.4g 17.77g 4%
Saturated fat 1.16g 0.203g 4%
Fiber 1.3g 2g 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 5mg 3%
Calories 144kcal 80kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.26mg 2%
Folate 4µg 11µg 2%
Fats 2g 0.75g 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 46mg 13mg 1%
Selenium 1.5µg 0.7µg 1%
Protein 1.1g 1.82g 1%
Phosphorus 40mg 34mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.53g 0.154g 1%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.34mg 1%
Net carbs 29.1g 15.77g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 24.32g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.025mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 0.203mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.154g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sherbet Ginger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Sherbet
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.
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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.