Ginger root, raw Nutrition Facts
Summary: 80 calories per 100 g serving. Net carbs: 15.8 g (total carbs 17.8 g – fiber 2 g) – not keto friendly. Contains 1.8 g protein and 0.8 g fat.
Raw ginger root has a bold, spicy bite that can add a lively kick to drinks, stir-fries, and marinades. It’s also surprisingly light, with 80 calories per serving.
Each serving has 0.8g fat, 17.8g carbs, and 1.8g protein. It also provides 2g fiber, which helps make it feel a bit filling.
With just 1.7g sugar, it isn’t especially sweet. Instead, ginger’s sharp, warming flavor is what really stands out.
Ginger root, raw
Serving size: 100 g
Calories80kcal
Net Carbs15.8g
Protein1.8g
Fat0.8g
Where do the calories come from?
Protein 9%
Carbs 84%
Fat 8%
What is this food made of?
Water 79%
Protein 2%
Carbs 18%
Fat 1%
Blood Sugar Index28Low
Inflammation Score1Low
PRAL Score0.89Acidic
Amino Acid Score7%Incomplete
Detailed Nutrition Facts
Macronutrients
| Calories (kcal) | 80 | 4% | |
| Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | — | |
| Sodium | |||
| 13 mg | 1% | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | |||
| 2 g | 8% | ||
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | — | |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
Vitamins
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.3 mcg | 2% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.2 mcg | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 5 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.1 mcg | — |
Source: USDA FoodData Central