Spearmint vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between spearmint and ground ginger?
- Spearmint is richer in vitamin A, yet ground ginger is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, magnesium, fiber, copper, potassium, and zinc.
- Ground ginger's daily need coverage for manganese is 1399% higher.
- Spearmint has 135 times more vitamin A than ground ginger. Spearmint has 4054IU of vitamin A, while ground ginger has 30IU.
We used Spearmint, fresh and Spices, ginger, ground types in this comparison.
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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 | +74.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +239.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +188.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2878.5% |
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 | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +707.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +914.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +296.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.29 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
8.41 g
Water:
85.55 g
Other:
2.02 g
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
Other:
5.22 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +760.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +480.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +751.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.394 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.929 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1816% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.118mg | 33.3mg | 1399% |
| Selenium | 55.8µg | 101% | |
| Iron | 11.87mg | 19.8mg | 99% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.948mg | 9.62mg | 54% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 214mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.626mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 6.8g | 14.1g | 29% |
| Copper | 0.24mg | 0.48mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 1320mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.64mg | 23% |
| Folate | 105µg | 13µg | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 2µg | 22% |
| Carbs | 8.41g | 71.62g | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 168mg | 15% |
| Calories | 44kcal | 335kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.3mg | 0.7mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.191g | 2.599g | 11% |
| Protein | 3.29g | 8.98g | 11% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 114mg | 9% |
| Choline | 41.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.477mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.73g | 4.24g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.394g | 0.929g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.78g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.479g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.61g | 57.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.39g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 30mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.135mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.135mg | 0.341mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.141mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.046mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.168mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
25%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
603%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spearmint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.408g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.