Orange vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and ginger root:
- Ginger root has 4.3 times less sugar than orange.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
- Orange has more thiamin, however, ginger root contains more Vitamin B6.
- Orange is a great source of calcium.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange has 43% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and orange has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 100% |
| Fat | 4% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange has 35% less carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root and orange contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root has 4.3 times less sugar than orange - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and orange has 9.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root and orange contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and orange has 0.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and orange are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 800% more Vitamin C than ginger root - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange has 45mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange has more Vitamin A than ginger root - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more thiamin, however, ginger root contains more Vitamin B6. Both orange and ginger root contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Orange | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange is a great source of calcium and it has 169% more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange has 43mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root has 567% more iron than orange - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and orange has 0.09mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 146% more potassium than orange - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange has 169mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger root has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger root has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.031 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: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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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% | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 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 orange contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange has 40% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and orange has 46 calories.
Does ginger root or orange have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange has 40% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and orange has 11.5g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or orange contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than orange - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and orange has 169mg of potassium.