Apple vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and ginger root:
- Ginger root has 5.1 times less sugar than apple.
- Ginger root has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apple has 35% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is lighter in carbs and similar to ginger root for protein and fat. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 100% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger root and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root and apple contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root has 5.1 times less sugar than apple - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root and apple contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and apple are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Apple and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger root has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Apple | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger root has 167% more calcium than apple - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root has 400% more iron than apple - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 288% more potassium than apple - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger root has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger root has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.12 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ginger root or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Apple has 40% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does ginger root or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger root and apple contain similar amounts of carbs - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or apple contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 290% more potassium than apple - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.