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Truffle vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Truffle and Ginger

  • Truffle is richer than Ginger in Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Truffle is 272% higher.
  • Truffle contains 62 times more Selenium than Ginger. Truffle contains 43.4µg of Selenium, while Ginger contains 0.7µg.

Food types used in this article are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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.
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Ginger
Contains more Calcium +893.8%
Contains more Iron +880%
Contains more Magnesium +93%
Contains more Phosphorus +441.2%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains more Zinc +288.2%
Contains more Manganese +752%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Contains more Copper +23.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +893.8%
Contains more Iron +880%
Contains more Magnesium +93%
Contains more Phosphorus +441.2%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains more Zinc +288.2%
Contains more Manganese +752%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Contains more Copper +23.5%

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.
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Ginger
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.9%
Contains more Folate +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2382.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +735.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +136.9%
Contains more Folate +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Ginger
Contains more Protein +408.2%
Contains more Carbs +310.9%
Contains more Other +187%
Contains more Water +433%
Equal in Fats - 0.75
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
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 Protein +408.2%
Contains more Carbs +310.9%
Contains more Other +187%
Contains more Water +433%
Equal in Fats - 0.75

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 9.25g 1.82g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 73.01g 17.77g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 80kcal Truffle
Sugar 1.7g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 2g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 16mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 0.6mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 43mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 34mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 415mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 1.32mg 0.34mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 1.951mg 0.229mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.7µg Truffle
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.025mg Ginger
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.034mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.75mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.203mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 38µg 11µg Truffle
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Truffle Ginger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Truffle
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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.

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.