Ginger: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of ginger has 80 kcal. 1 tsp (2 g): 2 kcal.
Ginger is in the family Spices & herbs. Per 100 g it provides 1.8 g protein, 17.8 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber) and 0.75 g fat: about 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What ginger provides most
- Source of magnesium: 43 mg per 100 g, 10 % of the Daily Value.
Ginger per serving
The serving is 1 tsp, 2 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 tsp |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal | 2 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 0.04 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.8 g | 0.36 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 0.04 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 0.03 g |
| Fat | 0.75 g | 0.01 g |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 0.26 mg |
Ginger nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 80 kcal | — |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4 % |
| Total fat | 0.75 g | 1 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.15 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.15 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 17.8 g | 6 % |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 7 % |
| Total sugars | 1.7 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 6 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.26 mg | 2 % |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.03 mg | 2 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.03 mg | 3 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.75 mg | 5 % |
| B6 | 0.16 mg | 9 % |
| B9 · Folate | 11 µg | 3 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3 % |
| Magnesium | 43 mg | 10 % |
| Phosphorus | 34 mg | 3 % |
| Potassium | 415 mg | 9 % |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1 % |
| Zinc | 0.34 mg | 3 % |
| Selenium | 0.7 µg | 1 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.03 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other spices & herbs
Of 5 foods in this family on Micela, ginger ranks 2nd for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
Where it comes from
Southeast Asia.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does ginger have?
100 g of ginger has 80 kcal. 1 tsp (2 g) has 2 kcal.
How much protein does ginger have?
1.8 g per 100 g; 0.04 g in 1 tsp.
How many carbs does ginger have?
17.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 2 g is fiber and 1.7 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does ginger have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: magnesium, 10 %.
Where does ginger come from?
Southeast Asia. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 11216 · Ginger root, raw · Ginger root, raw
One serving (1 tsp) is about 0% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers