Ginger, peeled, fresh, raw
Thick tuberous vegetable with brown skin and pale yellow flesh. Uncooked.
Source: Analysed
Per 100g of edible portion
- Energy
- 132kJ
- Protein
- 0.80g
- Fat, total
- 0.40g
- Total dietary fibre
- 2.8g
- Total sugars
- 1.7g
- Sodium
- 11.0mg
Nutrition by serving size
One standard serve is 91 g: 0.7 g protein, 2.5 g fibre, 120 kJ. Choose another measure or enter grams.
Measure source: Australian Dietary Guidelines serve (FSANZ AUSNUT 2023).
| Nutrient | In 91 g | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 120 kJ (29 kcal) | 132 kJ |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.8 g |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.5 g | 2.8 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 11 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 17 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.6 mg |
Protein relative to energy: 0.6 g per 100 kJ. This ratio is the same at any amount.
Quick FAQ
How many calories are in ginger?
Ginger, peeled, fresh, raw contains approximately 32 calories (132 kJ) per 100g, according to the Australian Food Composition Database.
How much protein is in ginger?
There are 0.8g of protein per 100g of ginger, peeled, fresh, raw.
How much sugar is in ginger?
Ginger, peeled, fresh, raw contains 1.7g of total sugars per 100g, making it low in sugar.
How much fat is in ginger?
Ginger, peeled, fresh, raw has 0.4g of total fat per 100g.
Is ginger high in fibre?
Ginger, peeled, fresh, raw contains 2.8g of dietary fibre per 100g.
Complete Nutrient Profile
Every measured nutrient, grouped by category. Tap a nutrient to see the 50 richest foods for it.
Energy
2 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy with dietary fibre | 132 kJ |
| Energy, without dietary fibre | 109 kJ |
Proximates
8 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 90.4 g |
| Protein | 0.80 g |
| Nitrogen | 0.13 g |
| Fat, total | 0.40 g |
| Total dietary fibre | 2.8 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate, without sugar alcohols | 4.8 g |
| Available carbohydrate, with sugar alcohols | 4.8 g |
Carbohydrates
9 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Fructose | 0.90 g |
| Glucose | 0.80 g |
| Sucrose | 0 g |
| Maltose | 0 g |
| Lactose | 0 g |
| Total sugars | 1.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Free sugars | 0 g |
| Starch | 3.1 g |
Minerals
11 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 17.0 mg |
| Iodine | 0 ug |
| Iron | 0.60 mg |
| Magnesium | 28.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 34.0 mg |
| Potassium | 240 mg |
| Selenium | 0.70 ug |
| Sodium | 11.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 mg |
| Retinol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin A retinol equivalents | 6.0 ug |
Vitamins
23 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Alpha-carotene | 10.0 ug |
| Beta-carotene | 30.0 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin | 0 ug |
| Beta-carotene equivalents | 35.0 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.01 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin | 0.90 mg |
| Niacin derived from tryptophan | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin derived equivalents | 0.99 mg |
| Pyridoxine | 0.16 mg |
| Cobalamin | 0 ug |
| Folate, natural | 11.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0 ug |
| Total folates | 11.0 ug |
| Dietary folate equivalents | 11.0 ug |
| Vitamin C | 3.0 mg |
| Cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| Ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin D3 equivalents | 0 ug |
| Alpha tocopherol | 0.30 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.26 mg |
Fatty Acids
10 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Total saturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| Total monounsaturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| C18:2w6 | 0 g |
| C18:3w3 | 0 g |
| C20:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:6w3 | 0 mg |
| Total polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0 g |
| Total long chain omega 3 fatty acids | 0 mg |
| Total trans fatty acids | 0 mg |
Amino Acids
1 nutrient| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 5.0 mg |
Organic Acids
5 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Citric acid | 0 g |
| Lactic acid | 0 g |
| Malic acid | 0 g |
| Oxalic acid | 0 g |
| Quinic acid | 0 g |
Other
3 nutrients| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Ash | 0.60 g |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
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Source and method
Nutrient values: Australian Food Composition Database (AFCD) Release 3, per 100 g of edible portion. Standard serves and household measures: AUSNUT 2023 food measures and Australian Dietary Guidelines profiles. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand. Used under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. Portion values on this site are calculated from the per 100 g figures.
Food key: F004213. Derivation of the nutrient profile: Analysed.