Spices, ginger, ground
FDC 170926tsp (2 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 85 · -8 vs Spices & herbs medianGround ginger scores 85 of 100, Strong, though it ranks only 43 of 60 among spices and herbs, below the category's typical score of 93. Its nutrient profile still shows real strength on paper: iron at 110 percent of the Daily Value, magnesium at 51 percent, fiber at 50 percent, and potassium at 28 percent, all excellent.
Those percentages are calculated per 100 grams, but ginger is used a teaspoon at a time, about 2 grams, stirred into curries, baked goods, or tea, so the actual nutrient contribution from a normal shake of the jar is small. It's a flavoring spice rather than a food eaten in any real quantity, worth keeping in mind before treating those Daily Value figures as a realistic serving.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 335 kcal | 17% |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 72 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber | 14 g | 50% |
| Sugars | 3.4 g | |
| Protein | 9 g | 18% |
| Potassium | 1320 mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 20 mg | 110% |
| Magnesium | 214 mg | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.54 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.28 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0.07 g | |
| Protein | 0.18 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 26 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2.3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 4.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.04 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170926Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the spices & herbs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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