USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Ginger?
Per 100g, Ginger has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 5/100. Its strongest contributions are Magnesium, Vitamin C, Potassium. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
5/100
4 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for a thumb-sized piece (10g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per a thumb-sized piece |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal | 8 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 0 g |
| Carbs | 18 g | 2 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 415 mg | 42 mg |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 2 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 43 mg | 4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | 1 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 11 µg | 1 µg |
Where Ginger contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Magnesium
14%
43 mg per 100g
Vitamin C
13%
5 mg per 100g
Potassium
12%
415 mg per 100g
Vitamin B6
11%
0.2 mg per 100g
Sat fat
0 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
13 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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