Ginger Root (Raw)
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Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (1.8g), fat (0.8g), and carbohydrates (17.8g) per 100g. With 80 calories per 100g, Ginger Root (Raw) fits comfortably into calorie-controlled meal plans without sacrificing volume. With only 13mg of sodium, Ginger Root (Raw) is naturally very low in sodium and suitable for sodium-restricted diets. Fiber content sits at 2g per 100g — not a primary source, but it adds up in combination with other high-fiber foods. Beyond its macros, Ginger Root (Raw) provides notable amounts of Copper, Magnesium, Manganese per 100g.
Calorie Distribution
- Protein8%1.8 g
- Fat8%0.75 g
- Carbs84%17.8 g
Serving Size
% Daily Value
per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference
Nutrition Facts per 100g
| Water | 78.9 | G |
| Energy | 80.0 | KCAL |
| Protein | 1.8 | G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.75 | G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 17.8 | G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.0 | G |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 | G |
| Cholesterol | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5.0 | MG |
| Thiamin | 0.03 | MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 | MG |
| Niacin | 0.75 | MG |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.16 | MG |
| Folate, total | 11.0 | UG |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.26 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.10 | UG |
| Calcium, Ca | 16.0 | MG |
| Iron, Fe | 0.60 | MG |
| Magnesium, Mg | 43.0 | MG |
| Phosphorus, P | 34.0 | MG |
| Potassium, K | 415 | MG |
| Sodium, Na | 13.0 | MG |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.34 | MG |
| Copper, Cu | 0.23 | MG |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.23 | MG |
| Selenium, Se | 0.70 | UG |
| Energy | 333 | kJ |
| Ash | 0.77 | G |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.20 | MG |
| Folic acid | 0 | UG |
| Folate, food | 11.0 | UG |
| Folate, DFE | 11.0 | UG |
| Choline, total | 28.8 | MG |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 | UG |
| Retinol | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, beta | 0 | UG |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 | UG |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 | IU |
| Lycopene | 0 | UG |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 | UG |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 | MG |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.20 | G |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.007 | G |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | G |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.04 | G |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.02 | G |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.12 | G |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.02 | G |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.15 | G |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.02 | G |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.12 | G |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.007 | G |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.15 | G |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.12 | G |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.03 | G |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0 | G |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | G |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | G |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 | G |
| Phytosterols | 15.0 | MG |
| Tryptophan | 0.01 | G |
| Threonine | 0.04 | G |
| Isoleucine | 0.05 | G |
| Leucine | 0.07 | G |
| Lysine | 0.06 | G |
| Methionine | 0.01 | G |
| Cystine | 0.008 | G |
| Phenylalanine | 0.04 | G |
| Tyrosine | 0.02 | G |
| Valine | 0.07 | G |
| Arginine | 0.04 | G |
| Histidine | 0.03 | G |
| Alanine | 0.03 | G |
| Aspartic acid | 0.21 | G |
| Glutamic acid | 0.16 | G |
| Glycine | 0.04 | G |
| Proline | 0.04 | G |
| Serine | 0.04 | G |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 | G |
| Caffeine | 0 | MG |
| Theobromine | 0 | MG |
Common Serving Sizes
| Serving | Cal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tsp (2g) | 2 | 0g | 0g | 0.4g |
| slices (1" dia) (11g) | 9 | 0.2g | 0.1g | 2g |
| cup slices (1" dia) (24g) | 19 | 0.4g | 0.2g | 4.3g |
Scaled from Ginger Root (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.
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Nutrient Highlights
- Ginger Root (Raw) is a good source of Magnesium (10% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
Dietary Considerations
With 415mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Ginger Root (Raw). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.
Ginger Root (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 13mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.
Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods
- Potassium: top 13% (#1,074 of 8,262)
- Magnesium: top 16% (#1,322 of 8,262)
- Vitamin C: top 21% (#1,735 of 8,262)
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Data Source
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 169231.
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