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Ground ginger
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 335 kcal —
- Protein 9 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 58 g 21%
- Fat 4.2 g 5%
- Saturated fat 2.6 g 13%
- Fibre 14 g 50%
- Sugars 3.4 g —
- Sodium 27 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.7 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin K 0.8 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.17 mg 13%
- Niacin (B3) 9.6 mg 60%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.48 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.63 mg 37%
- Folate (B9) 13 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 41.2 mg 7%
Minerals
- Calcium 114 mg 9%
- Iron 19.8 mg 110%
- Magnesium 214 mg 51%
- Phosphorus 168 mg 13%
- Potassium 1320 mg 28%
- Zinc 3.6 mg 33%
- Copper 0.48 mg 53%
- Manganese 33.3 mg 1448%
- Selenium 55.8 µg 101%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 335 | 9 g | 58 g | 4.2 g |
| 1 × tsp | 1.8 g | 6 | 0.2 g | 1 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 5.2 g | 17 | 0.5 g | 3 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 × tsp | 3.6 g | 12 | 0.3 g | 2.1 g | 0.2 g |
| ½ × tsp | 0.9 g | 3 | 0.1 g | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| 3 × tsp | 5.4 g | 18 | 0.5 g | 3.1 g | 0.2 g |
| 4 × tsp | 7.2 g | 24 | 0.6 g | 4.1 g | 0.3 g |
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Questions about Ground ginger
How much ground ginger should you use in a recipe?
Start with about half a teaspoon in a cake or a pot of curry, then add more only if the recipe needs a stronger, warmer ginger flavour. A teaspoon weighs about 1.8 g.
Can you use ground ginger instead of fresh ginger?
Yes, but it gives a drier, more concentrated flavour and won’t add fresh ginger’s juiciness. Use about a quarter of the amount of ground ginger in place of fresh; for example, use ¼ teaspoon for 1 teaspoon of grated root.
When should you add ground ginger while cooking?
Stir it into the oil with the other spices for a curry or stew so its aroma blooms, or mix it into the dry ingredients for baking. Avoid sprinkling a heap into a hot liquid, where it can clump.
How should you store ground ginger?
Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry, dark cupboard, away from the cooker and steam. If the aroma has faded, it will bring little ginger flavour to a dish and is due for replacement.
What can you make with ground ginger?
It is a classic in gingerbread, ginger biscuits and spiced cakes, and works in curry pastes, lentil dhal and carrot soup. For a warming drink, stir a pinch into hot water with lemon and honey.
Is ground ginger the same as ginger powder?
Yes. Both names generally mean dried ginger root ground to a powder; the exact texture can differ between products, but they are used in the same way.
How does ground ginger compare with fresh ginger?
Ground ginger is much more concentrated and suited to baking, while fresh ginger is juicy and sharper in stir-fries and marinades. Per 100 g, ground ginger has 335 kcal and fresh ginger root 81 kcal, but recipes use far less ground spice.
Does ground ginger have much fibre?
It is high in fibre: a teaspoon weighing about 1.8 g provides 0.3 g. In cooking, though, ginger is usually used in small amounts.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170926 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
