Ginger nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Ginger root, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Ginger
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 80 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: The GI for sucrose-free candied ginger. 84 with glucose (glucose 97) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5897315/ Ginger root tea is 72 with bread (bread 100) https://europepmc.org/article/med/24199490
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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10 (low) |
| Glycemic load ⓘ Glycemic Load (GL) is a metric that measures both the quality (Glycemic Index) and quantity of carbohydrates in a specific serving of food to estimate its impact on blood sugar levels. It is calculated as: (GI × Carbs in grams) / 100. | 0 (low) |
| Net carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 16 g |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 tsp (2 g) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -7.9 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates | 218 mg ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889157513000902 |
Ginger calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of ginger | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 80 | |
| Calories in 1 tsp | 2 | 2 g |
| Calories for different varieties of ginger | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ginger root, raw (this food) | 80 | 100 g |
| Ginger root, pickled, canned, with artificial sweetener | 20 | 100 g |
Extra Nutrition facts for Ginger
| Protein per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of protein you get from 100 calories of this food, calculated as (protein in g ÷ calories) × 100. | 2.3 g |
| Calories per 10 g protein ⓘ Shows how many calories you need to eat from this food to get 10 g of protein, calculated as (calories ÷ protein in g) × 10. | 440 kcal |
| Weight per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of this food equal 100 kcal—higher grams mean a larger portion for the same calories. | 125 g |
Ginger Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
The GI for sucrose-free candied ginger. 84 with glucose (glucose 97) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5897315/ Ginger root tea is 72 with bread (bread 100) https://europepmc.org/article/med/24199490
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
0.78mg of 15mg
5.2%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
15mg of 90mg
17%
Vitamin B1:
0.08mg of 1mg
6.3%
Vitamin B2:
0.1mg of 1mg
7.8%
Vitamin B3:
2.3mg of 16mg
14%
Vitamin B5:
0.61mg of 5mg
12%
Vitamin B6:
0.48mg of 1mg
37%
Folate:
33µg of 400µg
8.3%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Vitamin K:
0.3µg of 120µg
0.25%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 4%
1.8 g of 50 g
1.8 g (4% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.8 g of 65 g
0.8 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 6%
17.8 g of 300 g
17.8 g (6% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
78.9 g of 2,000 g
78.9 g (4% of DV )
Other:
0.8 g
0.8 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
36mg of 280mg
13%
Threonine:
108mg of 1,050mg
10%
Isoleucine:
153mg of 1,400mg
11%
Leucine:
222mg of 2,730mg
8.1%
Lysine:
171mg of 2,100mg
8.1%
Methionine:
39mg of 1,050mg
3.7%
Phenylalanine:
135mg of 1,750mg
7.7%
Valine:
219mg of 1,820mg
12%
Histidine:
90mg of 700mg
13%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.15 g
Fiber content ratio for Ginger
Sugar:
1.7 g
Fiber:
2 g
Other:
14 g
All nutrients for Ginger per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% | 78% |
1.7 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 1.8g | 4% | 79% |
1.5 times less than Broccoli
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| Protein per 100 calories | 2.3g | N/A | 68% | |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 440kcal | N/A | 28% | |
| Weight per 100 calories | 125g | N/A | 22% | |
| Fats | 0.75g | 1% | 78% |
44.4 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% | 21% |
10.6 times less than Lemon
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| Carbs | 18g | 6% | 38% |
1.6 times less than Rice
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| Net carbs | 16g | N/A | 37% |
3.4 times less than Chocolate
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D* | 0 IU | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 10% | 16% |
3.3 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 16mg | 2% | 58% |
7.8 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 415mg | 12% | 12% |
2.8 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 8% | 72% |
4.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | 41% |
5.3 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 2g | 8% | 31% |
1.2 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.23mg | 25% | 15% |
1.6 times more than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.34mg | 3% | 70% |
18.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 34mg | 5% | 76% |
5.4 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 13mg | 1% | 83% |
37.7 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | 38% |
5.6 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 10% | 25% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | 67% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 2% | 78% |
10.6 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 3% | 79% |
3.8 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 5% | 66% |
12.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.2mg | 4% | 56% |
5.6 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 12% | 44% |
1.3 times more than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | 48% |
1016 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 11µg | 3% | 45% |
5.5 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Trans fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Choline | 29mg | 5% | 26% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.2g | 1% | 73% |
29 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15g | N/A | 72% |
63.6 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.15g | N/A | 74% |
306.3 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | 53% |
25.4 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0% | 54% |
20 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0% | 53% |
17.9 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0% | 53% |
32.9 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0% | 54% |
7.9 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.01mg | 0% | 54% |
7.4 times less than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg | 0% | 53% |
14.8 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | 52% |
27.8 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% | 52% |
25 times less than Turkey meat
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 80
% Daily Value*
1.2%
Total Fat
0.75g
0.92%
Saturated Fat 0.2g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.57%
Sodium 13mg
5.9%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1.8g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
16mg
1.6%
Iron
0.6mg
7.5%
Potassium
415mg
12%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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