Calories in 2 Tsp of Ground Ginger
2 tsp of ground ginger (4 g) has 12 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.3 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 2.6 g of carbohydrates, a split of 10% protein, 11% fat and 79% carbs. For comparison, 1 tsp of ground ginger has 6 calories. Burning 12 calories takes about 2 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute 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 tsp of ground ginger?
2 tsp of ground ginger weighs about 4 g and has 12 calories.
How much protein is in 2 tsp of ground ginger?
2 tsp of ground ginger has 0.3 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 2 tsp of ground ginger?
2 tsp of ground ginger has 2.6 g of carbohydrates, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.1 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.