Ginger Root vs. Spirulina
Nutrition comparison of Ginger Root and Spirulina
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger root
versus
spirulina
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger root and spirulina:
- Both ginger root and spirulina are high in potassium.
- Ginger root has 12 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
- Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spirulina is high in calories and ginger root has 72% less calories than spirulina - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger root is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spirulina per calorie. Ginger root has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for spirulina, 59:25:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger Root | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 25% |
| Fat | ~ | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger root has 26% less carbohydrates than spirulina - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spirulina is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 80% more dietary fiber than ginger root - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root and spirulina contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than ginger root - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ginger root has 12 times less saturated fat than spirulina - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spirulina has 102% more Vitamin C than ginger root - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spirulina has more Vitamin A than ginger root - spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Spirulina has 18 times more Vitamin E than ginger root - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spirulina has 254 times more Vitamin K than ginger root - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Ginger Root | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 2.38 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 3.67 MG |
| Niacin | 0.75 MG | 12.82 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.203 MG | 3.48 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 MG | 0.364 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 94 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spirulina is an excellent source of calcium and it has 650% more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Spirulina is an excellent source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 228% more potassium than ginger root - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Ginger Root | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.823 G |
| Total | 0.034 G | 0.823 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Ginger Root | Spirulina | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 1.254 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 1.254 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: Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .
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FAQ
Does ginger root or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?Spirulina is high in calories and ginger root has 70% less calories than spirulina - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.
Is ginger root or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 30 times more protein than ginger root - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.
Does ginger root or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger root has 30% fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or spirulina contain more calcium?
Spirulina is a rich source of calcium and it has 650% more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.
Does ginger root or spirulina contain more iron?
Spirulina is an abundant source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.
Does ginger root or spirulina contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 230% more potassium than ginger root - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.