Blueberry vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and ginger:
- Both ginger and blueberry are high in dietary fiber.
- Blueberry has 91.8 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than ginger.
- Ginger has 66% less sugar than blueberry.
- Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and blueberry has 83% less calories than ginger - ginger has 335 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 75% |
| Fat | 5% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and blueberry has 80% less carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both ginger and blueberry are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 488% more dietary fiber than blueberry - ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger has 66% less sugar than blueberry - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than blueberry - ginger has 9g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Blueberry has 91.8 times less saturated fat than ginger - ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blueberry has signficantly more Vitamin C than ginger - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ginger and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Blueberry has more Vitamin E than ginger - blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both blueberry and ginger contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Blueberry | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than blueberry - ginger has 114mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 69 times more iron than blueberry - ginger has 19.8mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger is an excellent source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than blueberry - ginger has 1320mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both blueberry and ginger contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Blueberry | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than blueberry per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than blueberry per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 0.088 G | 0.706 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ginger or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and blueberry has 80% less calories than ginger - ginger has 335 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does ginger or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and blueberry has 80% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger or blueberry contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than blueberry - ginger has 114mg of calcium in 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
Does ginger or blueberry contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 69 times more iron than blueberry - ginger has 19.8mg of iron in 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
Does ginger or blueberry contain more potassium?
Ginger is a rich source of potassium and it has 16 times more potassium than blueberry - ginger has 1320mg of potassium in 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.