Beef vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and ginger:
- Both beef and ginger are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Ginger has more niacin, however, beef contains more Vitamin B12.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both beef and ginger are high in calories. Ginger has 21% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 75% |
| Fat | 62% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and beef has less carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than ginger - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both beef and ginger are high in protein. Beef has 183% more protein than ginger - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and ginger has 65% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Ginger has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Ginger has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger has more Vitamin C than beef - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beef and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Beef and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more niacin, however, beef contains more Vitamin B12. Both beef and ginger contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Beef | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 226% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Both beef and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 780% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 380% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beef per 100 grams.
| Beef | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beef and ginger contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beef | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.706 G |
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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.
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FAQ
Does beef or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and ginger are high in calories. Ginger has 20% more calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Is beef or ginger better for protein?
Both beef and ginger are high in protein. Beef has 180% more protein than ginger - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Does ginger or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and beef has fewer carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 230% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does beef or ginger contain more iron?
Both beef and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 780% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does beef or ginger contain more potassium?
Both beef and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 380% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.