Ginger Root vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Ginger Root and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger root
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger root and yellow corn:
- Both ginger root and yellow corn are high in potassium.
- Yellow corn has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger root and yellow corn contain similar amounts of calories - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger root is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Ginger root has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger Root | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 76% |
| Fat | ~ | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger root and yellow corn contain similar amounts of carbs - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root and yellow corn contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root and yellow corn contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and yellow corn are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn has more Vitamin A than ginger root - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and yellow corn contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both ginger root and yellow corn contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Ginger Root | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.75 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.203 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger root has 433% more calcium than yellow corn - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root and yellow corn contain similar amounts of iron - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and yellow corn are high in potassium. Ginger root has 90% more potassium than yellow corn - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both ginger root and yellow corn contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Ginger Root | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.034 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Ginger Root | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does ginger root or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger root and yellow corn contain similar amounts of calories - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does ginger root or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger root and yellow corn contain similar amounts of carbs - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and yellow corn are high in potassium. Ginger root has 90% more potassium than yellow corn - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.