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

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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 (aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells), Selenium (important for the stimulation of antibodies), Magnesium (helps you sleep better), Potassium (helps improve the health of your bones), Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones), Zinc (important for eliminating acne), Copper (helps balance blood cholesterol levels), Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion) 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
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)
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)
Ginger, ground Vitamins Chart

Great source of Vitamin B6

Helps prevent formation of kidney stones; Helps decrease asthma attacks in severity and frequency.

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%