Strawberries vs. Ginger
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Ginger
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
ginger
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and ginger:
- Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Strawberry has 172.2 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than ginger - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for ginger, 12:75:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 75% |
| Fat | 8% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 89% less carbohydrates than ginger - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 605% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Strawberry has 172.2 times less saturated fat than ginger - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 83 times more Vitamin C than ginger - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both strawberries and ginger contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Strawberries | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 9.62 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.477 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.626 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 613% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 47 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger is an excellent source of potassium and it has 763% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both strawberries and ginger contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Strawberries | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 18 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.223 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.223 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.706 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.706 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than ginger - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does strawberries or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 90% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 610% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does strawberries or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 47 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does strawberries or ginger contain more potassium?
Ginger is a rich source of potassium and it has 760% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.