Flaxseeds vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Flaxseeds and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
flaxseeds
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in flaxseeds and ginger:
- Both flaxseeds and ginger are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both flaxseeds and ginger are high in calories. Flaxseed has 59% more calories than ginger - flaxseed has 534 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, flaxseeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to ginger for protein. Flaxseeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:21:66 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Flaxseeds | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 75% |
| Fat | 66% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and flaxseed has 60% less carbohydrates than ginger - flaxseed has 28.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both flaxseeds and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Flaxseed has 94% more dietary fiber than ginger - flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Flaxseeds and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both flaxseeds and ginger are high in protein. Flaxseed has 104% more protein than ginger - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ginger has 29% less saturated fat than flaxseed - flaxseed has 3.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Flaxseeds and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - flaxseed has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ginger and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Flaxseeds and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - flaxseed has 0.31mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Flaxseeds and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin. Both flaxseeds and ginger contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Flaxseeds | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.644 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.161 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 3.08 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.985 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 87 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both flaxseeds and ginger are high in calcium. Flaxseed has 124% more calcium than ginger - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Both flaxseeds and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 246% more iron than flaxseed - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both flaxseeds and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 62% more potassium than flaxseed - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 22.813 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 22.813 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed has more linoleic acid than ginger per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.903 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 5.91 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 flaxseeds or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Both flaxseeds and ginger are high in calories. Flaxseed has 60% more calories than ginger - flaxseed has 534 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does flaxseeds or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and flaxseed has 60% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - flaxseed has 28.9g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does flaxseeds or ginger contain more calcium?
Both flaxseeds and ginger are high in calcium. Flaxseed has 120% more calcium than ginger - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does flaxseeds or ginger contain more iron?
Both flaxseeds and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 250% more iron than flaxseed - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does flaxseeds or ginger contain more potassium?
Both flaxseeds and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 60% more potassium than flaxseed - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.