What is Ginger? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Ginger?

Ginger is a spice whose root is used in food around the world. The root is grown underground and has a hard body and thin beige skin. The root has many rounded and long shoots and is often fat. The flesh of the ginger is golden colored with a flavor that is earthy, spicy and bright. Ginger is made into tea, used in sauces, desserts and savory dishes.

What does Ginger Taste Like?

Spicy

Spicy

Spicy is a flavor that brings heat and fire to food by creating a burning sensation in the mouth or sinuses. Spicy flavors come from hot peppers, horseradish, and wasabi. Spicy adds a kick and sometimes complexity to a dish and releases endorphins, creating a mildly addictive quality.

Ginger Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon8.43g

TablespoonGinger
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories7kcal0%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. Fats0g0%
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs2g1%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber
0g
0%
Proteins0g0%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium1mg0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Ginger?

1 Tablespoon of Ginger contains 0 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Ginger?

1 Tablespoon of Ginger contains 2 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Ginger?

1 Tablespoon of Ginger contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Ginger?

1 Tablespoon of Ginger contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Ginger?

There are 7 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Ginger.

How many calories are in 1 Teaspoon of Ginger?

There are 2 calories in 1 Teaspoon of Ginger.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (slices) of Ginger?

There are 77 calories in 1 Cup (slices) of Ginger.

How many calories are in 1 Slice of Ginger?

There are 2 calories in 1 Slice of Ginger.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Ginger?

There are 23 calories in 1 oz of Ginger.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Ginger?

There are 363 calories in 1 pound of Ginger.

How many calories are in 1 Cubic inch of Ginger?

There are 5 calories in 1 Cubic inch of Ginger.

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