Calories in 2 Tbsp of Ground Ginger
2 tbsp of ground ginger (10 g) has 35 calories. That is 2% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.9 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 7.4 g of carbohydrates, a split of 10% protein, 11% fat and 79% carbs. For comparison, 1 tbsp of ground ginger has 17 and 3 tbsp of ground ginger has 52 calories. Burning 35 calories takes about 6 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Ground Ginger: common questions
How many calories are in 2 tbsp of ground ginger?
2 tbsp of ground ginger weighs about 10 g and has 35 calories.
How much protein is in 2 tbsp of ground ginger?
2 tbsp of ground ginger has 0.9 g of protein, which is 2% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 2 tbsp of ground ginger?
2 tbsp of ground ginger has 7.4 g of carbohydrates, including 1.5 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugars.
How much ground ginger is 100 calories?
100 calories of ground ginger is 30 g, about 5 1/2 tbsp of ground ginger.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 170926. Original description: Spices, ginger, ground. Portion weights are USDA household measures.