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Ginger root calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of ginger root contains 80 calories, with 1.8 g of protein, 17.8 g of carbohydrate and 0.8 g of fat. It provides 2 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 8% Carbs 83% Fat 9%
How ginger root compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger root | 80 kcal | 1.8 g | 17.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Yellow sweet corn kernels, frozen | 79 kcal | 2.6 g | 18.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Succotash, canned | 77 kcal | 2.6 g | 17.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Canned white sweet corn | 79 kcal | 2.4 g | 19.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Corn with red and green peppers, canned | 75 kcal | 2.3 g | 18.2 g | 0.6 g |
Nutrition facts for ginger root
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.8 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in ginger root
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.23 mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 43 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.23 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 415 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.75 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.8 mg | 5% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common ginger root servings
How many calories in a portion of ginger root — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp (2 g) | 1.6 kcal | 0 g | 0.4 g | 0 g |
| 5 slices (11 g) | 8.8 kcal | 0.2 g | 2 g | 0.1 g |
| ¼ cup slices (24 g) | 19.2 kcal | 0.4 g | 4.3 g | 0.2 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 80 kcal | 2 g | 18 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ginger root?
Ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in ginger root?
Ginger root contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in ginger root?
Ginger root contains 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Are these ginger root calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169231 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
