Ginger root, raw

19 calories in 1/4 cup slices (1" dia) (24 g). Per 100 g, protein: 1.8 g, carbohydrates: 17.8 g, fat: 0.75 g.

Among the other records in Vegetables and Vegetable Products, per 100 g: more total fat than 83%, and more potassium than 79%.

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Serving
1
= 24 g
19KCAL
Where the calories come from

Ginger root, raw, 1/4 cup slices (1" dia)

19 calories

  • Protein0.44 g9% of calories
  • Carbs4.3 g84% of calories

    incl. 0.48 g fiber · 0.41 g sugars

  • Fat0.18 g8% of calories

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1/4 cup slices (1" dia) (24 g)
Amount per serving
Calories19
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.18 g0%
Saturated Fat 0.049 g0%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 3.1 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.3 g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.48 g2%
Total Sugars 0.41 g
Protein 0.44 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg0%
Calcium 3.8 mg0%
Iron 0.14 mg1%
Potassium 99.6 mg2%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. — means not reported. Estimates use the assumptions explained on this page.

vitamins

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Vitamin B62% 0.038 mg
  • Vitamin C1% 1.2 mg
  • Choline1% 6.9 mg
  • Niacin (B3)1% 0.18 mg
  • Pantothenic acid (B5)1% 0.049 mg
  • Folate1% 2.6 µg
  • Riboflavin (B2)1% 0.008 mg
  • Thiamin (B1)1% 0.006 mg

Little or none: Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D.

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Copper6% 0.054 mg
  • Magnesium2% 10.3 mg
  • Manganese2% 0.055 mg
  • Potassium2% 99.6 mg
  • Iron1% 0.14 mg
  • Zinc1% 0.082 mg
  • Phosphorus1% 8.2 mg

Little or none: Selenium, Calcium, Sodium.

Amino acids

Grams in this serving. Essential amino acids are marked •

  • Aspartic acid0.05 g
  • Glutamic acid0.039 g
  • Leucine•0.018 g
  • Valine•0.018 g
  • Lysine•0.014 g
  • Isoleucine•0.012 g
  • Phenylalanine•0.011 g
  • Serine0.011 g
  • Arginine0.01 g
  • Glycine0.01 g
  • Proline0.01 g
  • Threonine•0.009 g
  • Alanine0.007 g
  • Histidine•0.007 g
  • Tyrosine0.005 g
  • Methionine•0.003 g
  • Tryptophan•0.003 g
  • Cystine0.002 g

How it compares

Against other records in Vegetables and Vegetable Products, per 100 g. Each nutrient uses only records with a value; matching values are counted separately. Percentages are rounded.

  • Total fat

    Higher than 83%

    Same value as 0 of 893 other records.

    leastmost

  • Potassium

    Higher than 79%

    Same value as 0 of 901 other records.

    leastmost

  • Carbohydrates

    Higher than 78%

    Same value as 0 of 893 other records.

    leastmost

  • Calories

    Higher than 75%

    Same value as 2 of 893 other records.

    leastmost

  • Vitamin C

    Lower than 74%

    Same value as 8 of 867 other records.

    leastmost

  • Calcium

    Lower than 70%

    Same value as 16 of 901 other records.

    leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in ginger root, raw?
1/4 cup slices (1" dia) (24 g): 19 calories; protein: 0.44 g, carbohydrates: 4.3 g, fat: 0.18 g.
How much protein is in ginger root, raw?
1.8 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 9%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in ginger root, raw?
15.8 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

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All 91 reported nutrients, per 100 g+
Water78.9 g
Energy80 kcal
Energy333 kj
Protein1.8 g
Total lipid (fat)0.75 g
Ash0.77 g
Carbohydrate, by difference17.8 g
Fiber, total dietary2 g
Total Sugars1.7 g
Calcium, Ca16 mg
Iron, Fe0.6 mg
Magnesium, Mg43 mg
Phosphorus, P34 mg
Potassium, K415 mg
Sodium, Na13 mg
Zinc, Zn0.34 mg
Copper, Cu0.23 mg
Manganese, Mn0.23 mg
Selenium, Se0.7 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid5 mg
Thiamin0.025 mg
Riboflavin0.034 mg
Niacin0.75 mg
Pantothenic acid0.2 mg
Vitamin B-60.16 mg
Folate, total11 µg
Folic acid0 µg
Folate, food11 µg
Folate, DFE11 µg
Choline, total28.8 mg
Vitamin B-120 µg
Vitamin B-12, added0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE0 µg
Retinol0 µg
Carotene, beta0 µg
Carotene, alpha0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta0 µg
Vitamin A, IU0 iu
Lycopene0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.26 mg
Vitamin E, added0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units0 iu
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0 µg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)0.1 µg
Fatty acids, total saturated0.2 g
SFA 4:00 g
SFA 6:00 g
SFA 8:00.007 g
SFA 10:00 g
SFA 12:00.039 g
SFA 14:00.018 g
SFA 16:00.12 g
SFA 18:00.017 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.15 g
MUFA 16:10.021 g
MUFA 18:10.12 g
MUFA 20:10.007 g
MUFA 22:10 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.15 g
PUFA 18:20.12 g
PUFA 18:30.034 g
PUFA 18:40 g
PUFA 20:40 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0 g
Fatty acids, total trans0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Phytosterols15 mg
Tryptophan0.012 g
Threonine0.036 g
Isoleucine0.051 g
Leucine0.074 g
Lysine0.057 g
Methionine0.013 g
Cystine0.008 g
Phenylalanine0.045 g
Tyrosine0.02 g
Valine0.073 g
Arginine0.043 g
Histidine0.03 g
Alanine0.031 g
Aspartic acid0.21 g
Glutamic acid0.16 g
Glycine0.043 g
Proline0.041 g
Serine0.045 g
Alcohol, ethyl0 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

Source: USDA SR Legacy: the Standard Reference database, USDA's classic nutrient tables. FDC ID 169231, published 2019-04-01. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.