Broccoli vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and ginger root:
- Both ginger root and broccoli are high in potassium.
- Broccoli has 58% less calories than ginger root.
- Broccoli has 63% less carbohydrates than ginger root.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli has 58% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 100% |
| Fat | 7% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli has 63% less carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 30% more dietary fiber than ginger root - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and broccoli are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 16 times more Vitamin C than ginger root - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than ginger root - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 1015 times more Vitamin K than ginger root - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both broccoli and ginger root contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Broccoli | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 194% more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and broccoli are high in potassium. Ginger root has 31% more potassium than broccoli - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both broccoli and ginger root contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Broccoli | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger root has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.055 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: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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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% | 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% | Vitamin K | 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 broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli has 60% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does ginger root or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 60% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and broccoli are high in potassium. Ginger root has 30% more potassium than broccoli - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.