Ginger, ground
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Tbsp5 g
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Tsp2 g

Calories in 1 tbsp (5 g)
16.8 calories, 1.8 from fat
 
Carbs
3.6 g
 
Proteins
0.4 g
 
Fat
0.2 g
 
Sat. Fat
0.1 g

KEY FACTS

(learn about health benefits or risks)
  • Ginger, ground has high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.12 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (126.1%/cal) - a good source of Manganese (helps regulate the body's metabolism), Iron (a vital element for muscle health), Selenium (stimulates the creation of antioxidants), Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), Potassium (helps reduce the risk of heart diseases and hypertension), Vitamin B6 (reduces the risk of heart attack), Zinc (keeps brain function strong), Copper (stimulates the brain), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue) and Calcium (helps you build strong bones).
  • Ginger, ground contains a moderate amount of risky components that may include saturated fat, sodium and sugars (0.01%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (18% of DV/100g), fiber (56% of DV/100g) and relatively high in carbs (24% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(3.4 cal/g)
High
Density
(126.1 %/cal)
Medium
Density
(0.2 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
1%
Protein
1%
Carbs
3%
Fiber
0%
Fat
1%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
1%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin B6

Helps cure depression; Helps prevent formation of kidney stones.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Manganese

Essential for healthy bones; Helps regulate the body's metabolism.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Ginger, ground

Serving Size: tbsp (5g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 16.8 cal
Calories from Fat 1.8 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.2 g 0.3%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.6%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 1.4 mg 0.1%
Total Carbohydrate 3.6 g 1.2%
Dietary Fiber 0.7 g 2.8%
Sugars (Added) 0.2 g 0.5%
Protein 0.4 g 0.9%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 1.5 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 1.6%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0.1%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0 mcg 0.1%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 5.7 mg 0.6%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 1.2%
Iron (Fe) 1 mg 5.5%
Magnesium (Mg) 10.7 mg 2.7%
Manganese (Mn) 1.7 mg 83.3%
Potassium (K) 66 mg 1.9%
Phosphorus (P) 8.4 mg 0.8%
Selenium (Se) 2.8 mcg 4%
Zinc (Zn) 0.2 mg 1.2%