Ginger — Calories and Macros
Pungent rhizome. Used fresh in Asian cooking, candied as snack.
per 1 tsp grated (~5g)
0% of a 2,000 cal day
Protein
0.1g
Carbs
0.9g
Fat
0g
Fiber
0.1g
Sugar
0.1g
Per 100 grams
Standardized to 100g so you can compare across foods.
Calories
80
Protein
2g
Carbs
18g
Fat
0g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
2g
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Common questions
How many calories are in ginger?
1 tsp grated (~5g) of ginger has 4 calories, with 0.1g protein, 0.9g carbs, and 0g fat.
How much protein is in ginger?
Ginger has 0.1g of protein per 1 tsp grated (~5g). That is about 3g per 100 calories, not a significant source of protein.
Is ginger good for weight loss?
Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Ginger is relatively light for its portion, so it fits comfortably within most calorie targets.
Is ginger healthy?
Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, ginger is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.
Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.