Ginger root: Nutrition Facts
Ginger is the spicy underground rhizome of the ginger plant, used fresh as a cooking spice and flavouring. The figures here are for raw ginger root, USDA standard reference.
| Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carb (g) | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 1.8 | 17.8 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
Percent Daily Value by serving
| Serving | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carb (g) | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 80 (4%) | 1.8 (4%) | 17.8 (6%) | 2.0 (7%) | 0.8 (1%) |
| 1 tsp (~2 g) | 2 (0%) | 0.0 (0%) | 0.4 (0%) | 0.0 (0%) | 0.0 (0%) |
| 1/4 cup, sliced (~24 g) | 19 (1%) | 0.4 (1%) | 4.3 (2%) | 0.5 (2%) | 0.2 (0%) |
Percent Daily Value shows how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet, based on the United States Food and Drug Administration reference intake of 2,000 calories a day. The FDA notes that 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice and that individual needs vary. The values below are calculated from the USDA macros for this food. FDA Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels (21 CFR 101.9), accessed 2026-06-05.
| Serving | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 80 | 4% |
| Protein (g) | 1.8 | 4% |
| Carb (g) | 17.8 | 6% |
| Fiber (g) | 2.0 | 7% |
| Fat (g) | 0.8 | 1% |
How much protein in Ginger root?
Ginger root, raw, contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g, per the USDA FoodData Central entry cited below. A typical 1 tsp (~2 g) serving therefore provides about 0.0 g of protein.
How many calories in Ginger root?
Ginger root, raw, supplies about 80 kcal per 100 g. A 1 tsp (~2 g) serving works out to roughly 2 kcal.
Common serving sizes
- 1 tsp (~2 g): 2 kcal, 0.0 g protein, 0.0 g fat
- 1/4 cup, sliced (~24 g): 19 kcal, 0.4 g protein, 0.2 g fat
Source: USDA FoodData Central, fdcId 169231, accessed 2026-05-29
References
- Ginger root, raw - USDA FoodData Central. USDA FoodData Central. Accessed 2026-05-29.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-29