Oats vs. Ginger

Nutrition comparison of Oats and Ginger


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of oats versus ginger (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oats and ginger:

  • Both oats and ginger are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Oat has 53% less saturated fat than ginger.
  • Oat has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
Detailed nutritional comparison of oats and ginger is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Oats (Oats (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both oats and ginger are high in calories. Oat has 16% more calories than ginger - oat has 389 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, oats is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger per calorie. Oats has a macronutrient ratio of 17:67:16 and for ginger, 10:80:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Oats Ginger
Protein 17% 10%
Carbohydrates 67% 80%
Fat 16% 11%
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carbohydrates

Both oats and ginger are high in carbohydrates. Oat is very similar to oat for carbohydrates - oat has 66.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both oats and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 33% more dietary fiber than oat - oat has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Oat has less sugar than ginger - ginger has 3.4g of sugar per 100 grams and oat does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both oats and ginger are high in protein. Oat has 88% more protein than ginger - oat has 16.9g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Oat has 53% less saturated fat than ginger - oat has 1.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Ginger has more Vitamin C than oat - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oat does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Ginger and oats contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oat does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Ginger and oats contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oat does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Oat has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, ginger contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both oats and ginger contain significant amounts of riboflavin.

Oats Ginger
Thiamin 0.763 MG 0.046 MG
Riboflavin 0.139 MG 0.17 MG
Niacin 0.961 MG 9.62 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.349 MG 0.477 MG
Vitamin B6 0.119 MG 0.626 MG
Folate 56 UG 13 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both oats and ginger are high in calcium. Ginger has 111% more calcium than oat - oat has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.

iron

Both oats and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 319% more iron than oat - oat has 4.7mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.

potassium

Both oats and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 208% more potassium than oat - oat has 429mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than oat per 100 grams.

Oats Ginger
alpha linoleic acid 0.111 G 0.223 G
Total 0.111 G 0.223 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oat has more linoleic acid than ginger per 100 grams.

Oats Ginger
linoleic acid 2.424 G 0.706 G
Total 2.424 G 0.706 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Oats or Ginger .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Oats (Oats (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) .

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FAQ

Does oats or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both oats and ginger are high in calories. Oat has 20% more calories than ginger - oat has 389 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.

Does oats or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both oats and ginger are high in carbohydrates. oat is very similar to oat for carbohydrates - oat has 66.3g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.

Does oats or ginger contain more calcium?
Both oats and ginger are high in calcium. Ginger has 110% more calcium than oat - oat has 54mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.

Does oats or ginger contain more iron?
Both oats and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 320% more iron than oat - oat has 4.7mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.

Does oats or ginger contain more potassium?
Both oats and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 210% more potassium than oat - oat has 429mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.

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