White Bread vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of White Bread and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white bread
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and ginger:
- Both white bread and ginger are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of potassium.
- White bread has 3.1 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- White bread has more thiamin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both white bread and ginger are high in calories. Ginger has 41% more calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to ginger for carbs. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 75% |
| Fat | 8% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both white bread and ginger are high in carbohydrates. Ginger has 63% more carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both white bread and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 53% more dietary fiber than white bread - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White bread and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both white bread and ginger are high in protein. White bread has 19% more protein than ginger - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
White bread has 3.1 times less saturated fat than ginger - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and ginger are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger has more Vitamin C than white bread - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Ginger and white bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White bread has more Vitamin E than ginger - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
White bread and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
White bread has more thiamin and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both white bread and ginger contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| White Bread | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both white bread and ginger are high in calcium. White bread has 500% more calcium than ginger - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Both white bread and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 305% more iron than white bread - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger is an excellent source of potassium and it has 939% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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 white bread and ginger contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| White Bread | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than white bread per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.223 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.086 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both white bread and ginger contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| White Bread | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 0.881 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: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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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% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 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 white bread or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Both white bread and ginger are high in calories. Ginger has 40% more calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does white bread or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both white bread and ginger are high in carbohydrates. ginger has 60% more carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does white bread or ginger contain more calcium?
Both white bread and ginger are high in calcium. White bread has 500% more calcium than ginger - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does white bread or ginger contain more iron?
Both white bread and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 310% more iron than white bread - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does white bread or ginger contain more potassium?
Ginger is a rich source of potassium and it has 940% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.