Ginger vs. Horseradish
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Horseradish
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
horseradish
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and horseradish:
- Both ginger and horseradish are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Ginger has 58% less sugar than horseradish.
- Ginger has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, horseradish contains more folate.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of iron.
- Horseradish has 27.8 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Horseradish is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and horseradish has 86% less calories than ginger - ginger has 335 calories per 100 grams and horseradish has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to horseradish for protein. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 12:75:13 and for horseradish, 14:86:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Horseradish | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 86% |
| Fat | 13% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and horseradish has 84% less carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both ginger and horseradish are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 327% more dietary fiber than horseradish - ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and horseradish has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger has 58% less sugar than horseradish - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and horseradish has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 661% more protein than horseradish - ginger has 9g of protein per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Horseradish has 27.8 times less saturated fat than ginger - ginger has 2.6g 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 34 times more Vitamin C than ginger - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and horseradish has 24.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ginger and horseradish contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and horseradish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Horseradish and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - horseradish has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger and horseradish contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, horseradish contains more folate.
| Ginger | Horseradish | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.008 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 57 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both ginger and horseradish are high in calcium. Ginger has 104% more calcium than horseradish - ginger has 114mg of calcium per 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than horseradish - ginger has 19.8mg of iron per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger and horseradish are high in potassium. Ginger has 437% more potassium than horseradish - ginger has 1320mg of potassium per 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg 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 ginger and horseradish contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Ginger | Horseradish | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than horseradish per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Horseradish | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.053 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.053 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than horseradish per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Horseradish | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.285 G |
| Total | 0.706 G | 0.285 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 (Spices, ginger, ground) and Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) .
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FAQ
Does ginger or horseradish contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and horseradish has 90% less calories than ginger - ginger has 335 calories in 100g and horseradish has 48 calories.
Does ginger or horseradish have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and horseradish has 80% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - ginger has 71.6g of carbs for 100g and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger or horseradish contain more calcium?
Both ginger and horseradish are high in calcium. Ginger has 100% more calcium than horseradish - ginger has 114mg of calcium in 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
Does ginger or horseradish contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than horseradish - ginger has 19.8mg of iron in 100 grams and horseradish has 0.42mg of iron.
Does ginger or horseradish contain more potassium?
Both ginger and horseradish are high in potassium. Ginger has 440% more potassium than horseradish - ginger has 1320mg of potassium in 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.