Ginger root (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 6 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein0.1g8% of calories
- Carbs1.1g92% of calories
- Fat0g0% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Ginger root (raw) (1 tbsp, 6 g) has 4.8 calories, with 0.1 g of protein, 1.1 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (92% of calories).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (6 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0 mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 25 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 3 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 2 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Proline | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 5 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 1minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 1minCycling (moderate)
- 1minRunning (6 mph)
- 1minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Ginger root (raw)?
One serving of Ginger root (raw) (1 tbsp) has 4.8 calories, which works out to 80 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Ginger root (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 0.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Ginger root (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Ginger root (raw)?
0.8 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Ginger root (raw)?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
