Nectarine vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Nectarine and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nectarine
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nectarine and ginger root:
- Both ginger root and nectarine are high in potassium.
- Ginger root has 3.6 times less sugar than nectarine.
- Ginger root has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nectarine has 45% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and nectarine has 44 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nectarine is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Nectarine has a macronutrient ratio of 9:85:6 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nectarine | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 100% |
| Fat | 6% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nectarine has 41% less carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and nectarine has 10.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root and nectarine contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nectarine has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root has 3.6 times less sugar than nectarine - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and nectarine has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root and nectarine contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and nectarine has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and nectarine are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nectarine has 5.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Nectarine has more Vitamin A than ginger root - nectarine has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and nectarine contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nectarine has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger root has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both nectarine and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Nectarine | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 1.125 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.185 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger root has 167% more calcium than nectarine - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and nectarine has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root and nectarine contain similar amounts of iron - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and nectarine has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and nectarine are high in potassium. Ginger root has 106% more potassium than nectarine - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and nectarine has 201mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger root has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than nectarine per 100 grams.
| Nectarine | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both nectarine and ginger root contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Nectarine | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.111 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.111 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: Nectarine (Nectarines, 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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 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 nectarine contain more calories in 100 grams?Nectarine has 50% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and nectarine has 44 calories.
Does ginger root or nectarine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nectarine has 40% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and nectarine has 10.6g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or nectarine contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and nectarine are high in potassium. Ginger root has 110% more potassium than nectarine - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and nectarine has 201mg of potassium.