Evidence-aware nutrition guide for Ground Ginger.Values are approximate per 100 g unless stated otherwise.
Ground Ginger spiceAvailable year-round
Spice guide · values per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Ground Ginger Nutrition Facts, Vitamins and Benefits

Ground Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is included in the Topraktan Bilgiler spice library. Per 100 g it provides approximately 335 kcal and includes 19.8 mg iron, 214 mg magnesium, 1,320 mg potassium. Values can vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions and preparation.

19.8 mg iron214 mg magnesium1,320 mg potassium14.1 g fiber
Energy335 kcal
Fiber14.1 g
Vitamin C0.7 mg
Potassium1,320 mg

Ground Ginger benefits and place in a balanced diet

  • Ground Ginger provides 14.1 g of dietary fiber per 100 g. Fiber supports normal bowel function and can contribute to fullness as part of a balanced diet.
  • A 100 g serving contains about 0.7 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation and protection of cells from oxidative stress.
  • Its potassium content is approximately 1,320 mg per 100 g. Potassium contributes to normal muscle and nervous-system function and the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
  • It supplies about 214 mg of magnesium per 100 g. Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function.
  • With approximately 9 g of protein per 100 g, it can contribute to total daily protein intake. Protein supports the maintenance and growth of muscle mass.
  • It contains about 19.8 mg of iron per 100 g. Iron contributes to normal red blood cell formation and oxygen transport; absorption from plant foods varies.

Ground Ginger nutrition facts

The table covers calories, macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and amino acids where a measured value is available. Values are shown per 100 g and for a 2 g reference serving.

Ground Ginger vitamins, minerals and nutrition facts
NutrientPer 100 g2 g serving
Core values and macronutrients
Energy335 kcal6.7 kcal
Water9.9 g0.2 g
Protein9 g0.2 g
Total fat4.2 g0.1 g
Saturated fat2.6 g0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat0.5 g0 g
Polyunsaturated fat0.9 g0 g
Carbohydrate71.6 g1.4 g
Dietary fiber14.1 g0.3 g
Total sugars3.4 g0.1 g
Starch0 g0 g
Ash5.2 g0.1 g
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg
Minerals
Calcium114 mg2.3 mg
Iron19.8 mg0.4 mg
Magnesium214 mg4.3 mg
Phosphorus168 mg3.4 mg
Potassium1,320 mg26.4 mg
Sodium27 mg0.5 mg
Zinc3.6 mg0.1 mg
Copper0.5 mg0 mg
Manganese33.3 mg0.7 mg
Selenium55.8 µg1.1 µg
Fluoride0 µg0 µg
Vitamins and vitamin-like compounds
Vitamin C0.7 mg0 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0 mg0 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.2 mg0 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)9.6 mg0.2 mg
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.5 mg0 mg
Vitamin B60.6 mg0 mg
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)13 µg0.3 µg
Folic acid0 µg0 µg
Food folate13 µg0.3 µg
Folate, DFE13 µg DFE0.3 µg DFE
Choline41.2 mg0.8 mg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Vitamin A2 µg RAE0 µg RAE
Retinol0 µg0 µg
Beta-carotene18 µg0.4 µg
Alpha-carotene0 µg0 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin0 µg0 µg
Lycopene0 µg0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg0 µg
Vitamin E0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin K0.8 µg0 µg
Fatty acids
Omega-30.2 g0 g
Omega-60 g0 g
Types of sugar
Sucrose0.2 g0 g
Glucose1.2 g0 g
Fructose1.8 g0 g
Lactose0 g0 g
Maltose0 g0 g
Galactose0.2 g0 g
Amino acids
Tryptophan0.2 g0 g
Threonine0.3 g0 g
Isoleucine0.3 g0 g
Leucine0.5 g0 g
Lysine0.2 g0 g
Methionine0.1 g0 g
Cystine0.1 g0 g
Phenylalanine0.3 g0 g
Tyrosine0.2 g0 g
Valine0.4 g0 g
Arginine0.7 g0 g
Histidine0.2 g0 g
Alanine0.3 g0 g
Aspartic acid1.4 g0 g
Glutamic acid0.8 g0 g
Glycine0.5 g0 g
Proline0.3 g0 g
Serine0.3 g0 g
Vitamin details
Niacin equivalents0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D20 µg0 µg
Vitamin D30 µg0 µg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)0.8 µg0 µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)0 µg0 µg
Beta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Gamma-tocopherol3 mg0.1 mg
Delta-tocopherol0 mg0 mg
Fatty-acid details
Trans fat0 g0 g
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)0.2 g0 g
Linoleic acid0 g0 g
EPA0 g0 g
DHA0 g0 g

How many calories are in Ground Ginger?

100 g (about 3.5 oz) provides approximately 335 kcal. A 2 g reference serving provides approximately 6.7 kcal. Values vary with variety, ripeness and preparation.

How to use Ground Ginger in the kitchen

Use ground ginger in small culinary amounts to add aroma and flavor. Whole, ground and dried forms can differ substantially in weight and nutrient concentration.

Cooking, peeling, draining and added oil or sugar can change nutrition values. The calculator scales the recorded reference values by weight.

Nutrition values can vary by variety, maturity and preparation. Seasonal dates refer to approximate general harvest periods in Turkey, not universal availability. General information only; not medical advice. Primary composition reference: USDA FoodData Central.