Ground ginger: calories and nutrition facts
Ground ginger has 335 kcal per 100 g. One serving, 1 Teaspoon (5 g), has 17 kcal.
- Calories
- 335 kcal
- Protein
- 9 g
- Carbohydrates
- 58.3 g
- Fat
- 4.2 g
Per 100 g
Ground ginger: how many calories?
Ground ginger has 335 kcal per 100 g, with 9 g protein, 58.3 g carbs and 4.2 g fat. A 5 g serving (1 Teaspoon) has 17 kcal. That is more than the average for Cooking Aids & Ingredients (199 kcal per 100 g). Most of its calories come from carbohydrates.
Where the calories come from
- Protein12%
- Carbohydrates76%
- Fat12%
Calculate a portion
- Calories
- 17 kcal
- Protein
- 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates
- 2.9 g
- Fat
- 0.2 g
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (5 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 335 kcal | 17 kcal |
| Fat | 4.2 g | 0.2 g |
| of which saturated fat | 2.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58.3 g | 2.9 g |
| of which sugars | 3.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 14.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 9 g | 0.4 g |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1 mg |
| Water | 9.9 g | 0.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 6 mg |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 1,320 mg | 66 mg |
| Magnesium | 214 mg | 11 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(335 kcal) | 17% |
| Fat(4.2 g) | 6% |
| of which saturated fat(2.6 g) | 13% |
| Carbohydrates(58.3 g) | 22% |
| of which sugars(3.4 g) | 4% |
| Protein(9 g) | 18% |
| Salt(0.07 g) | 1% |
What the EU thresholds say
Nutrition claim thresholds from Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, per 100 g.
- High fibre (at least 6 g)
- Low sugars (5 g or less)
- Low sodium (120 mg or less)
Ground ginger: frequently asked questions
Ground ginger: how many calories per serving?
A 5 g serving (1 Teaspoon) has 17 kcal.
Ground ginger: how much protein?
Ground ginger contains 9 g of protein per 100 g, 18% of the 50 g reference intake.
Ground ginger: how much fibre?
Ground ginger provides 14.1 g of fibre per 100 g, 56% of the 25 g a day recommended by EFSA.
Ground ginger: how much makes 100 kcal?
100 kcal is about 30 g of this food.
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