Ginger · Zingiber officinale
Ginger root, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Herbs And Spices2 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Ginger root, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 31/100
How many beneficial nutrients Ginger root, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Ginger root, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
84% from carbs
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Carbs 84%17.8 g per serving
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Fat 8%0.8 g per serving
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Protein 9%1.8 g per serving
What Ginger root, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.8 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 34.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 120.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 7.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 39.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 18.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 120.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 17.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 21.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 119.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 7.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 120.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.8 g | |
| Histidine | 30.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 51.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 74.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 57.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 13.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 45.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 36.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 12.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 73.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 31.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 43.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 208.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 8.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 162.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 43.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 41.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 45.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 20.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 5.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 11.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.2 mg | |
| Choline | 28.8 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 16.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | |
| Magnesium | 43.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 34.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 415.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 13.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.7 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | 15.0 mg | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.8 g | — |
About Ginger root, raw
Ginger is the knobbly, golden root (technically a rhizome) that brings warmth and zing to cooking across the world — grated into stir-fries and curries, steeped into tea, candied, and baked into everything from biscuits to cake. Fresh it's bright and fiery; dried and ground, it's warmer and more mellow.
Because it's used by the slice or the teaspoon, ginger isn't a meaningful source of calories or everyday nutrients. Its value lies in its aromatic compounds, chiefly gingerol, behind both its pungent heat and a long traditional reputation — backed by some research — for easing nausea and settling the stomach.
A small piece of fresh ginger goes a long way, adding a clean, spicy warmth that lifts both sweet and savory dishes — one of the kitchen's most useful aromatics.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ginger root, raw?
There are 80 calories in 100 g of Ginger root, raw, or about 9 calories in 5 slices (1" dia) (11 g).
How much protein is in Ginger root, raw?
Ginger root, raw contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Ginger root, raw?
Ginger root, raw has 17.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Ginger root, raw?
Ginger root, raw provides 0.8 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Ginger root, raw a good source of?
Ginger root, raw is an excellent source of Copper (25% DV) and a good source of Magnesium and Manganese (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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