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How Many Calories in Ginger?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 23 kcal | 0.5g |
| 100g | 80 kcal | 1.8g |
| 1 teaspoon | 2 kcal | 0.0g |
A ginger contains 80 calories per 100g. A typical 1 teaspoon (2g) provides about 2 calories. Ginger is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Ginger Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (2g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal | 2 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8g | 0.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.8g | 0.4g |
| of which Sugars | 1.7g | 0.0g |
| Fat | 0.8g | 0.0g |
| of which Saturates | 0.2g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 2.0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 13.0mg | 0mg |
| Potassium | 415.0mg | 8mg |
| Calcium | 16.0mg | 0mg |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.0mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.0mg | 0.1mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0µg | 0µg |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- Low in saturated fat (1% DV)
- Low in sodium (1% DV)
- Calories: 4% DV
- Protein: 4% DV
- Carbohydrates: 6% DV
- Fibre: 7% DV
- Fat: 1% DV
- Saturated fat: 1% DV
- Sodium: 1% DV
- Potassium: 9% DV
- Calcium: 1% DV
- Iron: 3% DV
- Vitamin C: 6% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 1% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
Useful for tracking ginger
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Have a cat or dog? Check whether ginger is safe for your dog or safe for your cat before sharing. Also check the full ingredient breakdown and food safety guide for pregnancy and storage advice. Use a meal prep container set to portion out ginger for the week. Tracking supplements too? Check drug and supplement interactions before combining anything new.
Good to know
Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in ginger per 100g?
Ginger contains 80 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is ginger high in calories?
A 1 teaspoon of ginger (2g) has around 2 calories — roughly 0% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is ginger good for weight loss?
At 80 calories per 100g, ginger is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 teaspoon provides about 2 calories.
How much protein is in ginger?
Ginger contains 1.8g of protein per 100g.
Is ginger a good source of fibre?
Ginger is relatively low in fibre at 2.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does ginger compare to corn, sweet, white, frozen?
Ginger has 80 calories per 100g, close to corn, sweet, white, frozen at 80 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of ginger for 20g of protein?
With 1.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 1111g of ginger to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to ginger by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger (this page) | 80 kcal | 1.8g | 17.8g | 0.8g |
| Corn, Sweet, White, Frozen | 80 kcal | 2.8g | 19.6g | 0.4g |
| Corn, Sweet, White, Frozen | 80 kcal | 2.8g | 19.6g | 0.4g |
| Vitasoy Usa Azumaya, Firm Tofu | 80 kcal | 9.1g | 1.5g | 4.2g |
| Worthington Diced Chik, Canned, Unprepared | 80 kcal | 14.7g | 3.7g | 0.7g |
| Corn, Sweet, Yellow, Canned | 79 kcal | 2.4g | 19.4g | 0.5g |
| Corn, Sweet, Yellow, Frozen | 81 kcal | 2.5g | 19.3g | 0.7g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.