Baguette vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Baguette and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baguette
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and ginger:
- Both ginger and baguette are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Baguette has 3.9 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Baguette has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Ginger is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both ginger and baguette are high in calories. Ginger has 23% more calories than baguette - ginger has 335 calories per 100 grams and baguette has 272 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baguette is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to ginger for carbs. Baguette has a macronutrient ratio of 16:76:8 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baguette | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 75% |
| Fat | 8% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both ginger and baguette are high in carbohydrates. Ginger has 38% more carbohydrates than baguette - ginger has 71.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both ginger and baguette are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 541% more dietary fiber than baguette - ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger and baguette contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and baguette has 4.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both ginger and baguette are high in protein. Baguette has 20% more protein than ginger - ginger has 9g of protein per 100 grams and baguette has 10.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Baguette has 3.9 times less saturated fat than ginger - ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both baguette and ginger are low in trans fat - baguette has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger has more Vitamin C than baguette - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Ginger and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Baguette and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baguette has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both baguette and ginger contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Baguette | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.427 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 4.817 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 123 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both ginger and baguette are high in calcium. Ginger has 119% more calcium than baguette - ginger has 114mg of calcium per 100 grams and baguette has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Both ginger and baguette are high in iron. Ginger has 406% more iron than baguette - ginger has 19.8mg of iron per 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than baguette - ginger has 1320mg of potassium per 100 grams and baguette has 117mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baguette per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.064 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 0.064 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baguette and ginger contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baguette | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.79 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 0.791 G | 0.706 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.
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FAQ
Does ginger or baguette contain more calories in 100 grams?Both ginger and baguette are high in calories. Ginger has 20% more calories than baguette - ginger has 335 calories in 100g and baguette has 272 calories.
Does ginger or baguette have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both ginger and baguette are high in carbohydrates. ginger has 40% more carbohydrates than baguette - ginger has 71.6g of carbs for 100g and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger or baguette contain more calcium?
Both ginger and baguette are high in calcium. Ginger has 120% more calcium than baguette - ginger has 114mg of calcium in 100 grams and baguette has 52mg of calcium.
Does ginger or baguette contain more iron?
Both ginger and baguette are high in iron. Ginger has 410% more iron than baguette - ginger has 19.8mg of iron in 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.
Does ginger or baguette contain more potassium?
Ginger is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than baguette - ginger has 1320mg of potassium in 100 grams and baguette has 117mg of potassium.