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
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (5 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 33 kcal | 2 kcal |
| Fat | 1.1 g | 0.1 g |
| of which saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g | 0.2 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 90.9 g | 4.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 16 mg |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 1 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).
| Nutrient | Of 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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