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 (controls the level of sugar in the blood), Iron (aids in transporting oxygen to the body cells), Selenium (a powerful booster of heart health), Magnesium (helps you sleep better), Potassium (it plays an important role for normal muscle contraction), Vitamin B6 (helps cure depression), Zinc (one of the most important nutrients for infants and new mothers), Copper (essential for normal growth and health), 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
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 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%