Ginger
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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 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 (a powerful booster of heart health), Magnesium (helps for the proper digestion proteins, carbohydrates, and fats), Potassium (plays an important role in the process of keeping brain function normal level), Vitamin B6 (helps cure depression), Zinc (improves the senses of taste and smell), Copper (reduces the symptoms of arthritis), Phosphorus (releaves minor health problems like muscle weakness, numbness and fatigue) and Calcium (helps you build strong bones).
  • 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
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 prevent formation of kidney stones; Reduces the risk of heart attack.

MINERALS

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

Great source of Manganese

Helps regulate the body's metabolism; Controls the level of sugar in the blood.

NUTRITION LABEL

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

Nutrition Facts

Ginger

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%