Fresh Ginger

Also: ginger root, root ginger

The pungent, warming rhizome of the ginger plant. Peel with a spoon, then grate, slice or julienne.

Vegan No major allergens Aisle: Produce Gluten Free

Conversions

1 slice
2.2 g
Edible portion
90 %
1 US cup, grated
96.1 g
1 metric cup, grated
102 g
1 tablespoon, grated
6.09 g
1 teaspoon, grated
2.03 g
Density
0.41 g/ml

Weigh when you can: a cup of the same fresh ginger varies with how it is filled. Convert Other Amounts

Substitutes

  • Ground Ginger0.1 g for each 1 g; Editorial rule of thumb; ground ginger is warmer and less bright.

Per 100 g

Energy
80 kcal
Protein
1.82 g
Fat
0.75 g
Saturated Fat
0.2 g
Carbohydrate
17.8 g
Sugars
1.7 g
Fiber
2 g
Sodium
13 mg

From USDA FoodData Central where available.

Recipes Using Fresh Ginger

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