Ginger -
is a good source of folate, dietary fiber, and vitamins C and K
1. Ginger Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Ginger
4. Ginger Nutritional Value
5. Ginger Health Benefits
Ginger Facts
History and Origin
Types of Ginger
Types of Ginger
Ginger Nutritional Value
Spices ” Ginger ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 2 g – 1 Teaspoon
Ginger root, raw
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Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
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Unit
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Value
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Daily Value %
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Energy
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kcal
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2
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0.1%
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Protein
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g
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0.04
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0.08%
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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0.02
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%
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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0.36
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%
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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0.0
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Sugars, total
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g
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0.03
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Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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0
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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0.01
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0.05%
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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1
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%
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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1
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%
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Potassium, K
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mg
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8
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%
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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0
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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0.01
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%
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.005
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%
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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0.005
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%
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Selenium, Se
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mcg
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0.0
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Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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0.1
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%
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Thiamin (B-1)
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mg
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0.000
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Riboflavin (B-2)
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mg
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0.001
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%
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Niacin (B-3)
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mg
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0.015
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%
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Pantothenic acid (B-5)
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mg
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0.004
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%
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Vitamin (B-6)
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mg
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0.003
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%
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Folate (B-9)
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mcg
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0
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Vitamin (B-12)
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mcg
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0.00
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Vitamin A, RAE
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mcg
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0
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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0.01
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%
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Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
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mcg
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0
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
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mcg
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0.0
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Lipids
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Saturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.004
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0.02%
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Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.003
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Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
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g
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0.003
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Trans Fatty Acids
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g
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0.000
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Carotenoids
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Beta-Carotene
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mcg
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0
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Lutein + zeaxanthin
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mcg
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0
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Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Ginger Nutritional Value
Ginger Health Benefits
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References
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Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
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Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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