Ginger vs ground ginger
Calories and nutrition per 100 g
Ginger has 33 kcal per 100 g. Ground ginger has 335 kcal per 100 g. Ginger is lower by 302 kcal.
Fresh ginger is the raw root. Ground ginger is the dried spice, so 100 g of the powder is far more concentrated than 100 g of root. A common kitchen swap is 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger for 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger.
Per 100 grams
| Nutrient | Ginger | Ground ginger |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 33 kcal | 335 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 57.5 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g | 4.2 g |
| Fibre | 2.7 g | 14.1 g |
| Sugars | 1 g | 3.4 g |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 0.63 mg |
Bold marks the higher amount. For calories, bold marks the lower amount.
Where they differ
Ground ginger has more carbohydrate: 57.5 g against 3.4 g in Ginger.
Ground ginger has more protein: 9 g against 1.1 g in Ginger.
Questions
Which has fewer calories, Ginger or Ground ginger?
Ginger has 33 kcal per 100 g. Ground ginger has 335 kcal per 100 g. Ginger is lower by 302 kcal.
Which has more protein, Ginger or Ground ginger?
Ground ginger has more protein: 9 g per 100 g, against 1.1 g in Ginger.
Which has more fibre, Ginger or Ground ginger?
Ground ginger has more fibre: 14.1 g per 100 g, against 2.7 g in Ginger.
Which has more sugar, Ginger or Ground ginger?
Ground ginger has more sugar: 3.4 g per 100 g, against 1 g in Ginger.
Which has more vitamin B6, Ginger or Ground ginger?
Ground ginger has more vitamin B6: 0.63 mg per 100 g, against 0.1 mg in Ginger.
Full nutrition
- Ginger raw root
- Ground ginger dried spice
Per 100 g from the linked food pages. Carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded.