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Tuna vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tuna and Ginger?

  • Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B1, yet Ginger is higher in Copper, and Manganese.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 195% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ginger is lower.

We used Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Ginger root, raw types in this article.

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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.
Tuna
5
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5
Ginger
Contains more Iron +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +879.4%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Selenium +15357.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Copper +425.6%
Contains more Manganese +1661.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 43
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Iron +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +879.4%
Contains more Potassium +27%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Selenium +15357.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Copper +425.6%
Contains more Manganese +1661.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 43

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.
Tuna
9
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2
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +436%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2842.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +450%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +436%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +302.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2842.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +548.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +450%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
2
:
3
Ginger
Contains more Protein +1501.6%
Contains more Other +66.2%
Contains more Fats +27.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.4%
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 +1501.6%
Contains more Other +66.2%
Contains more Fats +27.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
1
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2
Ginger
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.203
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.203

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 29.15g 1.82g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 0g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 130kcal 80kcal Tuna
Sugar 0g 1.7g Tuna
Fiber 0g 2g Ginger
Calcium 4mg 16mg Ginger
Iron 0.92mg 0.6mg Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 43mg Ginger
Phosphorus 333mg 34mg Tuna
Potassium 527mg 415mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 0.45mg 0.34mg Tuna
Copper 0.043mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 0.013mg 0.229mg Ginger
Selenium 108.2µg 0.7µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 0IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.26mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.025mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.034mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 0.75mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.203mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.16mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 11µg Ginger
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.012mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.036mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.051mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 0.074mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 0.057mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.013mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.045mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 0.073mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.03mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Ginger
Trans Fat 0.02g 0g Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.203g Ginger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.154g Tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
92%
Tuna
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
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.

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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.