Seasonings and extras
Fresh ginger
Contains gingerols, studied for their effect on digestive comfort and nausea.
Nutrition facts
Serving: 1 tsp grated (5 g)
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 4 kcal | |
| Protein | 0.1 g | |
| Carbs | 0.9 g | |
| Fibre | 0.1 g | 0 % |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 0 % |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 % |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0 % |
Values per serving, calculated from the USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy).
What the label does not say
- One teaspoon of grated ginger (5 g) brings negligible amounts of every nutrient in the table: its value is the flavour, which stands in for salt and sugar in a dish.
- The heat of fresh ginger comes from gingerols; dried or cooked a long time, they turn into shogaols, hotter still: a teaspoon of ground ginger is not the same as a teaspoon of fresh.
Preparation
Grated raw at the end of cooking, it keeps its volatile aromas; the thin skin is edible. Fresh ginger freezes whole and grates straight from frozen, with no loss.
To mention to a professional
- At supplement amounts (extracts, capsules), ginger carries a caution for people on anticoagulants (Health Canada monograph); a teaspoon in a dish is not in that category, but mention a heavy intake to your professional if you take warfarin.
Sources
- Ginger root, raw
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (Ginger root, raw ; Carbonated beverage, ginger ale)
- Bhattarai, Tran and Duke, 2001 (Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, conversion of gingerols to shogaols)
- Matthews et al., 2015 (Cochrane, interventions for nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy)
- Health Canada, Ginger monograph (Natural Health Products Directorate)
Educational information: it does not replace the advice of a health professional, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or are breastfeeding.