Ginger
Carb Check
- Carbs
- 9gCarbs
- Fiber
- 1gFiber
- Net Carbs
- 8gNet Carbs
- Carbs per Portion
- 0.5gCarbs per Portion
- Glycemic Index
- 15Glycemic Index
- Glycemic Load
- 0.1Glycemic Load
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Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.
Diet Check
- Low Carb
- Yes
- Keto
- Yes
- Carnivore
- No
- Paleo
- Yes
- Slow Carb
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Low FODMAP
- No
pH Check
Nutrient Distribution per 100g
Ginger
- Water85.0g
- Fiber1.0g
- Carbs9.0g
- Fat1.0g
- Protein1.0g
Advanced Nutrient Analysis
- Histamine
- Not present
- Purine
- Low
- Tyramine
- Low
- FODMAP
- High
- Oxalate
- Moderate
- Goitrogen
- Not present
- Sulfite
- Not present
- Nitrate
- Low
- Antioxidants
- High
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For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.
Learn More
View all guidesNutrition Quiz
Compare nutrients • 10 quick questions
Ginger is a spice known for its anti-inflammatory properties and high mineral content. It features prominently in low-carb and health-conscious diets.
- Ginger is high in potassium, providing 211.01% of the RDA.
- It has a very low Glycemic Index (GI) of 15.
- Ginger is rich in magnesium, offering 255.92% of the RDA.
Is Ginger keto?
Yes, ginger is keto-friendly. With a low Glycemic Load (GL) of 0.1 and minimal carbs, it fits well within a ketogenic diet, adding flavor without disrupting ketosis.
Carbohydrate Impact and Glycemic Index of Ginger
Ginger has a very low Glycemic Index (GI) of 15, indicating it has little impact on blood sugar levels. Its Glycemic Load (GL) of 0.1 makes it an excellent choice for maintaining stable blood glucose while adding zest to meals.
Vitamin Check
- Vitamin A (Retinol)
- 0
- Vitamin C
- 5
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- 0.02
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- 0.04
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- 0.16
- Beta-Carotene
- 5
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 5g serving.
Mineral Check
- Sodium
- 40
- Calcium
- 20
- Iron
- 0.5
- Potassium
- 415
- Magnesium
- 45
- Phosphorus
- 30
- Zinc
- 1.2
RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 5g serving.
Allergen Check
- Fructose
- Traces
- Lactose
- Not present
- Gluten
- Not present
- Soy
- Not present
- Shellfish
- Not present
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Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Amount (100g) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal |
| Beta-CaroteneVitamin | 5 |
| CalciumMineral | 20 |
| CarbohydratesMacro | 9 |
| Dietary FatMacro | 1 |
| Dietary FiberMacro | 1 |
| IronMineral | 0.5 |
| MagnesiumMineral | 45 |
| PhosphorusMineral | 30 |
| PotassiumMineral | 415 |
| ProteinMacro | 1 |
| SodiumMineral | 40 |
| Vitamin A (Retinol)Vitamin | 0 |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)Vitamin | 0.02 |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)Vitamin | 0.04 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)Vitamin | 0.16 |
| Vitamin CVitamin | 5 |
| WaterMacro | 85 |
| ZincMineral | 1.2 |
