Pomegranate Juice vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Pomegranate Juice and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pomegranate juice
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pomegranate juice and ginger:
- Both pomegranate juice and ginger are high in potassium.
- Ginger has 73% less sugar than pomegranate juice.
- Ginger has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Pomegranate juice has 32.7 times less saturated fat than ginger.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and pomegranate juice has 84% less calories than ginger - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pomegranate juice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Pomegranate juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:94:5 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pomegranate Juice | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 75% |
| Fat | 5% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and pomegranate juice has 82% less carbohydrates than ginger - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 140 times more dietary fiber than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger has 73% less sugar than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 58 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pomegranate juice has 32.7 times less saturated fat than ginger - pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pomegranate juice and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ginger and pomegranate juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pomegranate juice has more Vitamin E than ginger - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pomegranate juice and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both pomegranate juice and ginger contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Pomegranate Juice | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.233 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.285 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 936% more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 197 times more iron than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both pomegranate juice and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 517% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than pomegranate juice per 100 grams.
| Pomegranate Juice | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 0.05 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) .
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FAQ
Does pomegranate juice or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and pomegranate juice has 80% less calories than ginger - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does pomegranate juice or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and pomegranate juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does pomegranate juice or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 940% more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does pomegranate juice or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 197 times more iron than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does pomegranate juice or ginger contain more potassium?
Both pomegranate juice and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 520% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.