Ginger (root) – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store and the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the product’s composition on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie80 kcal
Proteins1.8 g
Fats0.8 g
Carbohydrates17.8 g
Water78.9 gr
Fiber2 gr

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent0 mcg0%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.02 mg1%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.03 mg2%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid5 mg7%
Vitamin Etocopherol0.3 mg3%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin0.7 mg4%
Vitamin B4choline28.8 mg6%
Vitamin B5Pantothenic acid0.2 mg4%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine0.16 mg8%
Vitamin B9folic acid11 mcg3%
Vitamin Kphylloquinone0.1 µg0%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium415 mg17%
Calcium16 mg2%
Magnesium43 mg11%
Phosphorus34 mg3%
Sodium13 mg1%
Iron0.6 mg4%
Zinc0.34 mg3%
Selenium0.7 µg1%
Copper226 µg23%
Manganese0.23 mg12%

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Conclusion

Thus, the product’s usefulness depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. To not get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So add more fresh food to your diet.

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