Horseradish vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Horseradish and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
horseradish
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in horseradish and ginger root:
- Both ginger root and horseradish are high in potassium.
- Ginger root has 3.7 times less sugar than horseradish.
- Horseradish has more folate.
- Horseradish is a great source of calcium.
- Horseradish is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Horseradish has 40% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and horseradish has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, horseradish is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to ginger root for fat. Horseradish has a macronutrient ratio of 14:86:0 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Horseradish | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Horseradish has 36% less carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Horseradish is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 65% more dietary fiber than ginger root - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and horseradish has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root has 3.7 times less sugar than horseradish - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and horseradish has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root and horseradish contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and horseradish are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Horseradish is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 398% more Vitamin C than ginger root - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and horseradish has 24.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Horseradish and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - horseradish has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and horseradish contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and horseradish contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Horseradish has more folate. Both horseradish and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Horseradish | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.024 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.093 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 57 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Horseradish is a great source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root and horseradish contain similar amounts of iron - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and horseradish are high in potassium. Ginger root has 69% more potassium than horseradish - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both horseradish and ginger root contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Horseradish | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.053 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.053 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, horseradish has more linoleic acid than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Horseradish | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.285 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.285 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: Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does ginger root or horseradish contain more calories in 100 grams?Horseradish has 40% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and horseradish has 48 calories.
Does ginger root or horseradish have more carbohydrates?
By weight, horseradish has 40% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or horseradish contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and horseradish are high in potassium. Ginger root has 70% more potassium than horseradish - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.