Apple Cider vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider 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 cider
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and ginger root:
- Ginger root has 4.6 times less sugar than apple cider.
- Ginger root has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than apple cider.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apple cider has 43% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is similar to ginger root for protein, carbs and fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Cider | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 100% |
| Fat | 2% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Apple cider has 36% less carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than apple cider - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root has 4.6 times less sugar than apple cider - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root has 17 times more protein than apple cider - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and apple cider are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root has 456% more Vitamin C than apple cider - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and apple cider contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple cider does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Ginger root has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both apple cider and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Apple Cider | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger root has 100% more calcium than apple cider - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root has 400% more iron than apple cider - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 311% more potassium than apple cider - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger root has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than apple cider per 100 grams.
| Apple Cider | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger root has more linoleic acid than apple cider per 100 grams.
| Apple Cider | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.033 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 Cider (Apple cider) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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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% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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 cider contain more calories in 100 grams?Apple cider has 40% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.
Does ginger root or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, apple cider has 40% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or apple cider contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than apple cider - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.