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Turmeric vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turmeric and Ground ginger

  • Turmeric has more Iron, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin E , Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Ground ginger has more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Ground ginger is 587% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, turmeric, ground and Spices, ginger, ground.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 153% 34% 116% 743% 160% 99% 72% 3.5% 4343% 304%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.6%
Contains more IronIron +177.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +170.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
~equal in Magnesium ~214mg
~equal in Sodium ~27mg

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 2.3% 1.8% 0% 0% 12% 39% 180% 29% 144% 0% 2% 9.8% 22%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1575%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +612.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +485%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.7mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +29.3%
Contains more OtherOther +35.6%
Contains more FatsFats +30.5%
~equal in Protein ~8.98g
~equal in Carbs ~71.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
65% 12% 23%
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 -29.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.479g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 36% 53% 6%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 1.22 g
Fructose: 1.78 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1090%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +221.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +295.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Ground ginger Opinion
Calories 312kcal 335kcal Ground ginger
Protein 9.68g 8.98g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 4.24g Ground ginger
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.7mg
Net carbs 44.44g 57.52g Ground ginger
Carbs 67.14g 71.62g Ground ginger
Magnesium 208mg 214mg Ground ginger
Calcium 168mg 114mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 1320mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 3.39g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g 14.1g Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.48mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 3.64mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 168mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 27mg
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Ground ginger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Ground ginger
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 33.3mg Ground ginger
Selenium 6.2µg 55.8µg Ground ginger
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.046mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.17mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 9.62mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.477mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.626mg Ground ginger
Vitamin K 13.4µg 0.8µg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 13µg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Ground ginger
Choline 49.2mg 41.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 2.599g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.479g Ground ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.929g Ground ginger
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.152mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.289mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.341mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.513mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.241mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.089mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.311mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.411mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.199mg Ground ginger
Fructose 0.45g 1.78g Ground ginger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.223g Ground ginger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g 0g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric Ground 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
23%
Turmeric
34%
Ground ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
603%
Ground ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.761g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (27 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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/nutrients
  2. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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