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1. Ginger Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Ginger
4. Ginger Nutritional Value
5. Ginger Health Benefits

Ginger Facts

History and Origin

Tips for Cooking and Storage

Tips for Cooking and Storage of Ginger
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Common Types of Ginger (Australia)

Types of Ginger

Ginger Nutritional Value

Spices ” Ginger ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 2 g – 1 Teaspoon
Ginger root, raw

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	2	0.1%
Protein	g	0.04	0.08%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.02	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	0.36	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.0
Sugars, total	g	0.03
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	0
Iron, Fe	mg	0.01	0.05%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	1	%
Phosphorus, P	mg	1	%
Potassium, K	mg	8	%
Sodium, Na	mg	0
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.01	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.005	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.005	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.0
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.1	%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.000
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.001	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.015	%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.004	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.003	%
Folate (B-9)	mcg	0
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg	0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.01	%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	0.0
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.004	0.02%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.003
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.003
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	0
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	0

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Ginger Nutritional Value

Ginger Health Benefits

Ginger

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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