Calories in 1 Cup of Raw Ginger Root

1 cup of raw ginger root (96 g) has 77 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 1.7 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 17 g of carbohydrates, a split of 9% protein, 8% fat and 84% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of raw ginger root has 58 and 1 1/2 cups of raw ginger root has 115 calories. Burning 77 calories takes about 14 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Raw Ginger Root Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

77cal

in 1 cup of raw ginger root (96 g)

Protein1.7 g9% of calories

Fat0.7 g8% of calories

Carbs17 g84% of calories

4% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Raw Ginger Root calories by serving size

Common amounts of raw ginger root with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
1 tsp	2 g	2	0 g	0 g	0.4 g
5g	5 g	4	0.1 g	0 g	0.9 g
1 oz	28 g	23	0.5 g	0.2 g	5 g
1/2 cup	48 g	38	0.9 g	0.4 g	8.5 g
1 cup	96 g	77	1.7 g	0.7 g	17 g
100g	100 g	80	1.8 g	0.8 g	18 g
4 oz	113 g	91	2.1 g	0.9 g	20 g

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Raw Ginger Root: common questions

How many calories are in 1 cup of raw ginger root?

1 cup of raw ginger root weighs about 96 g and has 77 calories.

How much protein is in 1 cup of raw ginger root?

1 cup of raw ginger root has 1.7 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1 cup of raw ginger root?

1 cup of raw ginger root has 17 g of carbohydrates, including 1.9 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.

How much raw ginger root is 100 calories?

100 calories of raw ginger root is 125 g, about 57 slices of raw ginger root.

More about raw ginger root

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 169231. Original description: Ginger root, raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.