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Ground ginger calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of ground ginger contains 335 calories, with 9 g of protein, 71.6 g of carbohydrate and 4.2 g of fat. It provides 14.1 g of fiber and 3.4 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 10% Carbs 80% Fat 10%
How ground ginger compares
Per 100 g, against the closest spices & herbs in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground ginger | 335 kcal | 9 g | 71.6 g | 4.2 g |
| Turmeric, ground | 312 kcal | 9.7 g | 67.1 g | 3.3 g |
| Onion powder | 341 kcal | 10.4 g | 79.1 g | 1 g |
| Cardamom | 311 kcal | 10.8 g | 68.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Green cardamom | 311 kcal | 10.8 g | 68.5 g | 6.7 g |
Nutrition facts for ground ginger
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 335 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 71.6 g |
| Fat | 4.2 g |
| Fiber | 14.1 g |
| Sugar | 3.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in ground ginger
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 33.3 mg | 1448% |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% |
| Selenium | 55.8 µg | 101% |
| Niacin (B3) | 9.6 mg | 60% |
| Copper | 0.48 mg | 53% |
| Magnesium | 214 mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.63 mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 3.6 mg | 33% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common ground ginger servings
How many calories in a portion of ground ginger — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp (2 g) | 6.7 kcal | 0.2 g | 1.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 tbsp (5 g) | 16.8 kcal | 0.5 g | 3.6 g | 0.2 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 335 kcal | 9 g | 72 g | 4 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ground ginger?
Ground ginger has 335 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in ground ginger?
Ground ginger contains 9 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in ground ginger?
Ground ginger contains 3.4 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.
How much fiber does ground ginger have?
Ground ginger has 14.1 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these ground ginger 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 #170926 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
