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Vanilla extract vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Vanilla extract and Ground ginger

  • Ground ginger is higher than Vanilla extract in Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1438% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Vanilla extract 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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1683.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +936.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +791.9%
Contains more IronIron +16400%
Contains more CopperCopper +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3209.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14378.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2307.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 +429%
Contains more OtherOther +563.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14866.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6966.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +466.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4690%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23125%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Ground ginger Opinion
Calories 288kcal 335kcal Ground ginger
Protein 0.06g 8.98g Ground ginger
Fats 0.06g 4.24g Ground ginger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Ground ginger
Net carbs 12.65g 57.52g Ground ginger
Carbs 12.65g 71.62g Ground ginger
Magnesium 12mg 214mg Ground ginger
Calcium 11mg 114mg Ground ginger
Potassium 148mg 1320mg Ground ginger
Iron 0.12mg 19.8mg Ground ginger
Sugar 12.65g 3.39g Ground ginger
Fiber 0g 14.1g Ground ginger
Copper 0.072mg 0.48mg Ground ginger
Zinc 0.11mg 3.64mg Ground ginger
Phosphorus 6mg 168mg Ground ginger
Sodium 9mg 27mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU Ground ginger
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Ground ginger
Manganese 0.23mg 33.3mg Ground ginger
Selenium 0µg 55.8µg Ground ginger
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.046mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.17mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 9.62mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.477mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.626mg Ground ginger
Vitamin K 0µg 0.8µg Ground ginger
Folate 0µg 13µg Ground ginger
Choline 41.2mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 0.01g 2.599g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.479g Ground ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.929g Ground ginger
Tryptophan 0.152mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.341mg Ground ginger
Leucine 0.513mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.241mg Ground ginger
Methionine 0.089mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.311mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.411mg Ground ginger
Histidine 0.199mg Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g Ground ginger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g Ground ginger

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Vanilla extract Ground ginger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
3%
Vanilla extract
34%
Ground ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
603%
Ground ginger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.589g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ()

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.