Nutritional Profile of Ginger

Ginger scientifically termed as Zingiber officinale is a plant belongs to the family Zingiberaceae; nutritionally and pharmaceutically contain many essential nutrients and bio active compounds. 

Nutritional Profile of Ginger

Below is a detailed breakdown of the nutritional content found in a 100-gram serving of fresh ginger root:

 Macronutrients

• Calories: 80
• Carbohydrates: 17. 8 grams
• Dietary Fiber: 2 grams
• Protein: 1. 8 grams
• Fat: 0. 8 grams

 

Vitamins and Minerals

• Vitamin B6: 0. 16 mg (8% DV)
• Vitamin C: SEL. 5 mg (8% DV).
• Magnesium: 43mg (10. 75% DV)
• Potassium: 12 percent daily value: 415 mg
• Manganese: 0. 23 mg (12% DV)
• Copper: 0. 2 mg (10% DV)

 

Bioactive Compounds

Notably, the relative content of biologically active ingredients complement is considerably high in ginger and they are gingerols, shogaols, and paradols. Some of these compounds are also used in the formation of its special taste and they account for most of product’s health improving attributes.