Food guide

Ground Ginger

Dried ginger is warmer and less bright than fresh root, used in baking and spice blends.

Plant-Based

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of ground ginger for fair comparison. Typical serving: 2 g — 7 kcal per 2 g serving.

Nutrition information for Ground Ginger
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (2 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	350 kcal	7 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	10 g	0.2 g	2.9 g
Carbohydrate	70 g	1.4 g	20 g
Fat	5 g	0.1 g	1.4 g
Fibre	15 g	0.3 g	4.3 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of ground ginger, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Ground Ginger
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (2 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	2 µg	0.04 µg	<1%
Vitamin C	0.7 mg	0.014 mg	<1%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin K	2.4 µg	0.048 µg	2%
Thiamin	0.046 mg	0.001 mg	4%
Riboflavin	0.17 mg	0.003 mg	13%
Niacin	9.6 mg	0.19 mg	60%
Vitamin B6	0.63 mg	0.013 mg	37%
Folate	13 µg	0.26 µg	3%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.48 mg	0.01 mg	10%
Choline	41.2 mg	0.82 mg	7%
Minerals
Calcium	114 mg	2.3 mg	9%
Iron	19.8 mg	0.4 mg	110%
Magnesium	214 mg	4.3 mg	51%
Phosphorus	168 mg	3.4 mg	13%
Potassium	1320 mg	26.4 mg	28%
Sodium	27 mg	0.54 mg	1%
Zinc	3.6 mg	0.072 mg	33%
Selenium	55.8 µg	1.1 µg	101%
Copper	0.48 mg	0.01 mg	53%
Manganese	33.3 mg	0.67 mg	1448%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Spices, ginger, ground

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat ground ginger?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Dried ginger is warmer and less bright than fresh root, used in baking and spice blends.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Baking, Oats, Pumpkin.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.