Spices, ginger, ground
FDC 170926tsp (2 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 85 · -8 vs Spices & herbs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, ginger, ground ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 85 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 43 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (110% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (51% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (50% DV). Most of its 335 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 335 kcal | 17% |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 72 g | 26% |
| Dietary fiber | 14 g | 50% |
| Sugars | 3.4 g | |
| Protein | 9 g | 18% |
| Potassium | 1320 mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 20 mg | 110% |
| Magnesium | 214 mg | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.54 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.28 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0.07 g | |
| Protein | 0.18 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 26 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2.3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 4.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.04 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170926Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the spices & herbs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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