Salmon vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and ginger root:
- Both ginger root and salmon are high in potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more dha, epa and dpa than ginger root.
- Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than salmon.
- Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, ginger root contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and ginger root has 37% less calories than salmon - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 100% |
| Fat | 33% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than salmon - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than ginger root - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than ginger root - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and salmon are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and ginger root are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Ginger root has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root has more Vitamin C than salmon - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than ginger root - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than ginger root - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, ginger root contains more folate.
| Salmon | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger root has 129% more calcium than salmon - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and salmon are high in potassium. Ginger root has 13% more potassium than salmon - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more DHA, EPA and DPA than ginger root per 100 grams. Both salmon and ginger root contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Salmon | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.034 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and ginger root contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.085 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: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 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% | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 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 salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and ginger root has 40% less calories than salmon - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is ginger root or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than ginger root - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does ginger root or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does ginger root or salmon contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and salmon are high in potassium. Ginger root has 10% more potassium than salmon - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.