Jackfruit vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Jackfruit and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jackfruit
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jackfruit and ginger root:
- Both ginger root and jackfruit are high in potassium.
- Ginger root has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit.
- Jackfruit has more thiamin and Vitamin B6.
- Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger root and jackfruit contain similar amounts of calories - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and jackfruit has 95 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jackfruit is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Jackfruit has a macronutrient ratio of 6:88:6 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jackfruit | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 100% |
| Fat | 6% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger root and jackfruit contain similar amounts of carbs - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root has 33% more dietary fiber than jackfruit - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root has signficantly less sugar than jackfruit - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and jackfruit has 19.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root and jackfruit contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and jackfruit has 1.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and jackfruit are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Jackfruit is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 174% more Vitamin C than ginger root - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and jackfruit has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jackfruit and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - jackfruit has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.34mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and jackfruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and jackfruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Jackfruit has more thiamin and Vitamin B6. Both jackfruit and ginger root contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Jackfruit | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.92 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.235 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger root and jackfruit contain similar amounts of calcium - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root and jackfruit contain similar amounts of iron - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and jackfruit has 0.23mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and jackfruit are high in potassium. Ginger root is very similar to ginger root for potassium - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jackfruit has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.079 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger root has more linoleic acid than jackfruit per 100 grams.
| Jackfruit | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.019 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: Jackfruit (Jackfruit, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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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% | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ginger root or jackfruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger root and jackfruit contain similar amounts of calories - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and jackfruit has 95 calories.
Does ginger root or jackfruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger root and jackfruit contain similar amounts of carbs - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and jackfruit has 23.3g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or jackfruit contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and jackfruit are high in potassium. Ginger root is very similar to ginger root for potassium - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and jackfruit has 448mg of potassium.