Fresh ginger: calories and nutrition facts

Fresh ginger has 33 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 teaspoon grated (5 g), has 2 kcal.

Calories
33 kcal
Protein
1.1 g
Carbohydrates
3.4 g
Fat
1.1 g

Per 100 g

Fresh ginger: how many calories?

Fresh ginger has 33 kcal per 100 g, with 1.1 g protein, 3.4 g carbs and 1.1 g fat. A 5 g serving (1 teaspoon grated) has 2 kcal. That is less than the average for Cooking Aids & Ingredients (199 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.

Where the calories come from

  • Protein16%
  • Carbohydrates49%
  • Fat35%

Calculate a portion

Calories
2 kcal
Protein
0.1 g
Carbohydrates
0.2 g
Fat
0.1 g

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (5 g)
Calories33 kcal2 kcal
Fat1.1 g0.1 g
of which saturated fat0.1 g0 g
Carbohydrates3.4 g0.2 g
of which sugars1 g0.1 g
Fiber2.7 g0.1 g
Protein1.1 g0.1 g
Sodium6 mg0 mg
Water90.9 g4.5 g
Vitamin C0.5 mg0 mg
Calcium11 mg1 mg
Iron0.4 mg0 mg
Potassium320 mg16 mg
Magnesium26 mg1 mg

Source: Ciqual food composition table (ANSES, France). Data updated on 20 December 2025.

Share of reference intakes

Per 100 g, compared with an adult's reference intakes (2,000 kcal a day, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011).

NutrientOf reference intake
Calories(33 kcal)2%
Fat(1.1 g)2%
of which saturated fat(0.1 g)0%
Carbohydrates(3.4 g)1%
of which sugars(1 g)1%
Protein(1.1 g)2%
Salt(0.02 g)0%

What the EU thresholds say

Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.

  • Low energy (40 kcal or less)
  • Source of protein (at least 12% of calories)
  • Low fat (3 g or less)
  • Low sugars (5 g or less)
  • Low sodium (120 mg or less)

Fresh ginger: frequently asked questions

Fresh ginger: how many calories per serving?

A 5 g serving (1 teaspoon grated) has 2 kcal.

Fresh ginger: how much protein?

Fresh ginger contains 1.1 g of protein per 100 g, 2% of the 50 g reference intake.

Fresh ginger: how much fibre?

Fresh ginger provides 2.7 g of fibre per 100 g, 11% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.

Fresh ginger: how much makes 100 kcal?

100 kcal is about 300 g of this food.

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