Ginger
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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 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 (helps the regulation of hormones in the body), Magnesium (helps you sleep better), Potassium (helps improve the health of your bones), Vitamin B6 (reduces the risk of heart attack), Zinc (one of the most important nutrients for infants and new mothers), Copper (reduces the symptoms of arthritis), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue) and Calcium (helps you keep slim and trim).
  • Ginger 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
Calorie Density
High
Density
(3.4 cal/g)
Nutrition Density
High
Density
(126.1 %/cal)
High Risk Components Density
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)
Ginger Vitamins Chart

Great source of Vitamin B6

Reduces the risk of heart attack; 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

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%