Orange Zest vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Orange Zest 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 zest
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange zest and ginger root:
- Both orange zest and ginger root are high in potassium.
- Orange zest has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Orange zest is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Zest (Orange peel, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange zest and ginger root contain similar amounts of calories - orange zest has 97 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange zest is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to ginger root for protein. Orange zest has a macronutrient ratio of 6:93:2 and for ginger root, 8:83:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Zest | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 83% |
| Fat | 2% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger root has 29% less carbohydrates than orange zest - orange zest has 25g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Orange zest is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 430% more dietary fiber than ginger root - orange zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange zest has less sugar than ginger root - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and orange zest does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Orange zest and ginger root contain similar amounts of protein - orange zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange zest and ginger root are low in saturated fat - orange zest has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange zest is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 26 times more Vitamin C than ginger root - orange zest has 136mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange zest has more Vitamin A than ginger root - orange zest has 21ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Orange zest and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and orange zest contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange zest has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both orange zest and ginger root contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Orange Zest | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.9 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.49 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.176 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 906% more calcium than ginger root - orange zest has 161mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Orange zest and ginger root contain similar amounts of iron - orange zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both orange zest and ginger root are high in potassium. Ginger root has 96% more potassium than orange zest - orange zest has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger root has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange zest per 100 grams.
| Orange Zest | 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 zest per 100 grams.
| Orange Zest | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.12 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Zest (Orange peel, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does orange zest or ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange zest and ginger root contain similar amounts of calories - orange zest has 97 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.
Does orange zest or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger root has 30% fewer carbohydrates than orange zest - orange zest has 25g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
Does orange zest or ginger root contain more calcium?
Orange zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 910% more calcium than ginger root - orange zest has 161mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.
Does orange zest or ginger root contain more potassium?
Both orange zest and ginger root are high in potassium. Ginger root has 100% more potassium than orange zest - orange zest has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.