Calories in 1/2 Cup of Raw Ginger Root
1/2 cup of raw ginger root (48 g) has 38 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 8.5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 9% protein, 8% fat and 84% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of raw ginger root has 19 and 3/4 cup of raw ginger root has 58 calories. Burning 38 calories takes about 7 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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Raw Ginger Root: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of raw ginger root?
1/2 cup of raw ginger root weighs about 48 g and has 38 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of raw ginger root?
1/2 cup of raw ginger root has 0.9 g of protein, which is 2% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of raw ginger root?
1/2 cup of raw ginger root has 8.5 g of carbohydrates, including 1 g of fiber and 0.8 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.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 169231. Original description: Ginger root, raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.