Ginger, ground
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Tbsp5 g
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Tsp2 g

Calories in 1 tsp (2 g)
6.7 calories, 0.9 from fat
 
Carbs
1.4 g
 
Proteins
0.2 g
 
Fat
0.1 g
 
Sat. Fat
0.1 g

KEY FACTS

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  • 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 (essential for healthy bones), Iron (plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system), Selenium (a powerful booster of heart health), Magnesium (helps you to get bigger and stronger muscles), Potassium (helps prevent muscle cramps), Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones), Zinc (one of the most important nutrients for infants and new mothers), Copper (helps balance blood cholesterol levels), Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process) and Calcium (helps you keep slim and trim).
  • 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)
0%
Protein
1%
Carbs
1%
Fiber
0%
Fat
0%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

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

Great source of Vitamin B6

Helps prevent formation of kidney stones; Helps cure depression.

MINERALS

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

Great source of Manganese

Controls the level of sugar in the blood; Essential for healthy bones.

NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Ginger, ground

Serving Size: tsp (2g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 6.7 cal
Calories from Fat 0.9 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.1%
Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.3%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0.5 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 1.4 g 0.5%
Dietary Fiber 0.3 g 1.1%
Sugars (Added) 0.1 g 0.2%
Protein 0.2 g 0.4%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0.6 IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0.6%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0 mcg 0%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 2.3 mg 0.2%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.5%
Iron (Fe) 0.4 mg 2.2%
Magnesium (Mg) 4.3 mg 1.1%
Manganese (Mn) 0.7 mg 33.3%
Potassium (K) 26.4 mg 0.8%
Phosphorus (P) 3.4 mg 0.3%
Selenium (Se) 1.1 mcg 1.6%
Zinc (Zn) 0.1 mg 0.5%