Edamame vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Edamame and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
edamame
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in edamame and ginger root:
- Both edamame and ginger root are high in potassium.
- Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
- Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
- Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Edamame is high in calories and ginger root has 34% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, edamame is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Edamame has a macronutrient ratio of 37:27:36 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Edamame | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 37% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 27% | 100% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Edamame has 50% less carbohydrates than ginger root - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 160% more dietary fiber than ginger root - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Edamame and ginger root contain similar amounts of sugar - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 554% more protein than ginger root - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both edamame and ginger root are low in saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and ginger root are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Edamame and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Edamame has more Vitamin A than ginger root - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Edamame and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Edamame has 266 times more Vitamin K than ginger root - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both edamame and ginger root contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Edamame | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.155 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.915 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 311 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and it has 294% more calcium than ginger root - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 278% more iron than ginger root - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both edamame and ginger root are high in potassium. Edamame has a little more potassium (5%) than ginger root by weight - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, edamame has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Edamame | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.358 G | 0.034 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.361 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, edamame has more linoleic acid than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Edamame | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.792 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 1.794 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: Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does edamame or ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?Edamame is high in calories and ginger root has 30% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.
Is edamame or ginger root better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 550% more protein than ginger root - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Does edamame or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, edamame has 50% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
Does edamame or ginger root contain more calcium?
Edamame is a rich source of calcium and it has 290% more calcium than ginger root - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.
Does edamame or ginger root contain more potassium?
Both edamame and ginger root are high in potassium. Edamame has a little more potassium ( 10%) than ginger root by weight - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.