Ginger Nutrition

Ginger 

Ginger, also known as Zingiber officinale, is a flowering plant, whose root or rhizome is used as a spice. It can be consumed in many forms, fresh, dried, powdered, and in the form of oil and juice. Ginger is a common ingredient in Asian cuisines where it is used to build flavors in curries, dressings, and soups. 

It is also used in sweets and alcoholic beverages such as ginger cookies, ginger beer, and wine. Today, ginger is on the FDA’s list of generally safe foods and is often used to mask the taste of bitter medicines such as cough syrups.

Nutrition of Ginger

"Nutrition value per 100 g"

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
	Calories
Calories	335.0 KJ	4%
From Carbohydrates	288.0 KJ	~
From Fat	26.4 KJ	~
From Protein	21.4 KJ	~
	Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate	17.8 g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.0 g	8%
Starch	~	~
Sugars	1.7 g	~
	Fats & Fatty Acids
Fat	0.7 g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.2 g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.2 g	~
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2 g	~
Omega-3	34.0 mg	~
Omega-6	120.0 mg	~
	Protein & Amino Acids
Protein	1.8 g	4%
Tryptophan	12.0 mg	~
Threonine	36.0 mg	~
Isoleucine	51.0 mg	~
Leucine	74.0 mg	~
Lysine	57.0 mg	~
Methionine	13.0 mg	~
Cystine	8.0 mg	~
Phenylalanine	45.0 mg	~
Tyrosine	20.0 mg	~
Valine	73.0 mg	~
Arginine	43.0 mg	~
Histidine	30.0 mg	~
Alanine	31.0 mg	~
Aspartic Acid	208.0 mg	~
Glutamic Acid	1291.0 mg	~
Glycine	43.0 mg	~
Proline	41.0 mg	~
Serine	45.0 mg	~
Hydroxyproline	~	~
	Vitamins
Vitamin A	0.0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	5.0 mg	8%
Vitamin D	~	~
Vitamin E	0.3 mg	1%
Vitamin K	0.1 mcg	0%
Thiamin	0.0 mg	2%
Riboflavin	0.0 mg	2%
Niacin	0.7 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	8%
Folate	11.0 mcg	3%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid	0.0 mg	2%
Choline	28.8 mg	~
Betaine	0.0 mg	~
	Minerals
Calcium	16.0 mg	2%
Iron	0.6 mg	3%
Magnesium	43.0 mg	11%
Phosphorus	34.0 mg	3%
Potassium	415.0 mg	12%
Sodium	13.0 mg	1%
Zinc	0.3 mg	2%
Copper	0.2 mg	11%
Manganese	0.2 mg	11%
Selenium	0.7 mcg	1%
Fluoride	0.0 mcg	~
	Sterols
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	15.0 mg	~
	Other Constituents
Water	78.9 g	~
Ash	0.8 g	~
Caffeine	0.0 mg	~
Theobromine	0.0 mg	~
Alcohol	0.0 g	~

Health Benefits of Ginger 

• Relieves Nausea
• Aids in Digestion
• Treats Cold and Flu
• Removes Excess Gas
• Reduces Arthritis Pain
• Treats Stomach Ulcers
• Relieves Asthma
• Anticancer Potential
• Liver Protection
• Help in Weight Loss