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Khorasan wheat vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between khorasan wheat and ginger

  • Khorasan wheat is richer than ginger in selenium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, vitamin B3, copper, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for khorasan wheat is 147% higher.
  • Khorasan wheat contains 23 times more vitamin B1 than ginger. Khorasan wheat contains 0.566mg of vitamin B1, while ginger contains 0.025mg.
  • Ginger has a lower glycemic index than khorasan wheat.

Food types used in this article are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +202.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +528.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +982.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +970.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1094.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11542.9%
~equal in Potassium ~415mg

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% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2164%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +367.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1700%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Ginger
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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 ProteinProtein +698.9%
Contains more FatsFats +184%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +297.2%
Contains more OtherOther +118.2%
Contains more WaterWater +612.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +303.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.203g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Ginger DV% diff.
Selenium 81.5µg 0.7µg 147%
Manganese 2.735mg 0.229mg 109%
Phosphorus 364mg 34mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.025mg 45%
Iron 3.77mg 0.6mg 40%
Fiber 11.1g 2g 36%
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 0.75mg 35%
Copper 0.506mg 0.226mg 31%
Zinc 3.68mg 0.34mg 30%
Protein 14.54g 1.82g 25%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Magnesium 130mg 43mg 21%
Carbs 70.58g 17.77g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 0.203mg 15%
Calories 337kcal 80kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.034mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 0.16mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 0.154g 3%
Folate 11µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 0.26mg 2%
Fats 2.13g 0.75g 2%
Calcium 22mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.1µg 1%
Choline 25.8mg 28.8mg 1%
Net carbs 59.48g 15.77g N/A
Potassium 403mg 415mg 0%
Sugar 7.84g 1.7g N/A
Sodium 5mg 13mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.196g 0.203g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.213g 0.154g 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.442mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 1.112mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 0.416mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.251mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.687mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.379mg 0.03mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Khorasan wheat 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
35%
Khorasan wheat
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.