Calories in Ginger root, raw
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Ginger root, raw contains 80 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tsp (2 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9% from protein and 8% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 25% of the Daily Value for copper and 10% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 80 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.75 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 13 mg | 0.6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.8 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 1.7 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 5 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.025 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.034 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.75 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 28.8 mg | 5% |
| Calcium ? | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 43 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus ? | 34 mg | 3% |
| Potassium ? | 415 mg | 9% |
| Zinc ? | 0.34 mg | 3% |
| Copper ? | 0.23 mg | 25% |
| Manganese ? | 0.23 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 9%
- Carbohydrates 84%
- Fat 8%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.8 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.7 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.75 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium13 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.15 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.15 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.036 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.051 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.074 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.057 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.013 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.008 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.045 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.02 g |
| Valine ? | 0.073 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.043 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.03 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.031 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.21 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.16 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.043 g |
| Proline ? | 0.041 g |
| Serine ? | 0.045 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.12 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 ? | 0.039 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.018 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.12 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 15 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 78.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.77 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 333 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Ginger root
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger root, pickled, canned, with artificial sweetener Canned | 20 | 0.33 g | 4.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Ginger root, pickled | 20 | 0.33 g | 4.8 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potato, white, flesh and skin, raw Raw | 69 | 1.7 g | 15.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw Raw | 77 | 2.1 g | 17.5 g | 0.09 g |
| Potatoes, hash brown, refrigerated, unprepared Raw | 84 | 1.8 g | 19.2 g | 0.08 g |
| Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, raw Raw | 70 | 1.9 g | 15.9 g | 0.14 g |
| Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw Raw | 79 | 2.1 g | 18.1 g | 0.08 g |
| Sweet potato, raw Raw | 86 | 1.6 g | 20.1 g | 0.05 g |
| Mountain yam, hawaii, raw Raw | 67 | 1.3 g | 16.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, raw Raw | 86 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 1.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw ginger root?
100 g of raw ginger root has 80 kcal. 1 tsp (2 g): about 2 kcal. 5 slices, 1" dia (11 g): about 9 kcal. 0.25 cup slices, 1" dia (24 g): about 19 kcal.
How much protein is in raw ginger root?
Raw ginger root contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.036 g in 1 tsp (2 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw ginger root?
Raw ginger root has 17.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw ginger root?
Raw ginger root contains 0.75 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.2 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw ginger root contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (25% DV) and magnesium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw ginger root?
100 g contains 13 mg of sodium, 0.6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does ginger root have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, ginger root, raw has 80 kcal, while ginger root, pickled, canned, with artificial sweetener has 20 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169231. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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