Strawberries vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and ginger root:
- Ginger root has more Vitamin B6.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
- Strawberry has 57% less carbohydrates than ginger root.
- Strawberry has 60% less calories than ginger root.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberry has 60% less calories than ginger root - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and ginger root has 80 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 100% |
| Fat | 8% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberry has 57% less carbohydrates than ginger root - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Strawberries and ginger root contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and ginger root contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and ginger root contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and ginger root has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and ginger root are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than ginger root - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger root has more Vitamin B6. Both strawberries and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Strawberries | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and ginger root contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger root has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and ginger root contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger root has 0.6mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 171% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both strawberries and ginger root contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Strawberries | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and ginger root contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.12 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 Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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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% | 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 strawberries or ginger root contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberry has 60% less calories than ginger root - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and ginger root has 80 calories.
Does strawberries or ginger root have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberry has 60% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and ginger root has 17.8g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or ginger root contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger root has 415mg of potassium.