Goji Berry vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Goji Berry and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goji berry
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goji berry and ginger root:
- Ginger root has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
- Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Goji berry is high in calories and ginger root has 77% less calories than goji berry - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and goji berry has 349 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goji berry is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to ginger root for fat. Goji berry has a macronutrient ratio of 16:84:0 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goji Berry | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goji berry is high in carbohydrates and ginger root has 77% less carbohydrates than goji berry - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Goji berry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 550% more dietary fiber than ginger root - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goji berry has 13g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Goji berry is high in sugar and ginger root has 96% less sugar than goji berry - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and goji berry has 45.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Goji berry is an excellent source of protein and it has 684% more protein than ginger root - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and goji berry has 14.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and goji berry are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 868% more Vitamin C than ginger root - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and goji berry has 48.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than ginger root - goji berry has 8054.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and goji berry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and goji berry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Ginger root has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Goji Berry | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Goji berry is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
iron
Goji berry is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
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: Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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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% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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% | chlorine | 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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5% | zinc | 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 goji berry contain more calories in 100 grams?Goji berry is high in calories and ginger root has 80% less calories than goji berry - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and goji berry has 349 calories.
Does ginger root or goji berry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goji berry is high in carbohydrates and ginger root has 80% fewer carbohydrates than goji berry - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and goji berry has 77.1g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or goji berry contain more calcium?
Goji berry is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and goji berry has 190mg of calcium.
Does ginger root or goji berry contain more iron?
Goji berry is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and goji berry has 6.8mg of iron.
Does ginger root or goji berry contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than goji berry - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.