Ginger root, raw

생강 Ginger originated in the lush tropical jungles in Southern Asia, probably on the Indian subcontinent.

Common Name: Ginger root, saenggang

Knobby and light brown, ginger root is used widely in Korean food for its sweet and pungent flavor.

Ginger is often used in making stocks and broth to reduce the odor of cooking meat.

Ginger is also used grated in marinades and dipping sauces, or sliced in braised and boiled dishes. In the latter, the ginger slices are usually removed before eating the dish.

It can be obtained from many supermarkets and Asian markets and is best kept in the refrigerator vegetable compartment, tightly wrapped in a paper towel placed inside a plastic bag.

Dried ginger is most often used for medicinal purposes while fresh is most often used for cooking.

Equivalents: 1/4 cup, sliced = 1 ounce

Substitutes: green ginger (less pungent), galangal (more pungent)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 oz.

Other serving sizes: 1 gram, 1 lb, 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, 1/4 cup slices (1" dia), 1/4 cup slices, (1" dia), 100g, 5 slices (1" dia)

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition source: USDA SR-21.

Amount Per Serving
Calories	22.68
Calories From Fat (8%)	1.79
Calories From Protein (6%)	1.44
Calories From Carbohydrates (86%)	19.45
Calories From Alcohol (0%)	0
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.21g	<1%
Saturated Fat 0.06g	<1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.04g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3.69mg	<1%
Potassium 117.65mg	3%
Total Carbohydrates 5.04g	2%
Fiber 0.57g	2%
Sugar 0.48g
Net Carbohydrates 4.47g
Protein 0.52g	1%
Vitamin A 0IU	0%
Vitamin C 1.42mg	2%
Calcium 4.54mg	<1%
Iron 0.17mg	<1%
Vitamin E 0.07mg	<1%
Thiamin 0.01mg	<1%
Riboflavin 0.01mg	<1%
Niacin 0.21mg	1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg	2%
Folate 3.12mcg	<1%
Vitamin B12 0mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid 0.06mg	<1%
Vitamin K 0.03mcg	<1%
Phosphorus 9.64mg	<1%
Magnesium 12.19mg	3%
Zinc 0.1mg	<1%
Copper 0.07mg	3%
Manganese 0.07mg	3%
Selenium 0.2mcg	<1%
Alcohol 0g
Caffeine 0mg
Water 22.37g	0%