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Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a thin brown skinned root vegetable with a fibrous flesh.

 

Health Benefits of Ginger:
  • Increased Immune Function
  • Protection Against Heart Disease
  • Alleviation of Cardiovascular Disease
  • Alleviation of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  • Osteoporosis Protection
  • Stroke Prevention
  • Reduced Risk of Type II Diabetes
  • Reduced Frequency of Migraine Headaches
  • Alleviation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Antioxidant Protection
  • Prevention of Epileptic Seizures
  • Prevention of Alopecia (Spot Baldness)
    • Ginger is known to help resolve an array of digestive ailments, chiefly, gas and nausea. Ginger also has strong anti-inflammatory properties that may cause it to help osteoarthritis. It is also thought to help reduce and fight cancer, and is often used to alleviate symptoms of the common cold and flu.
    *Some of these health benefits are due to the nutrients highly concentrated in Ginger, and may not necessarily be related to Ginger.

Natural vitmains, minerals, and nutrients found in Ginger: Carbohydrates | Vitamin B6 | Vitamin C | Dietary Fiber | Magnesium | Manganese | Potassium | Copper |

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Nutrition Facts
Ginger Root Raw
Serving Size 100g
Calories 80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.75g1%
    Saturated Fat 0.203g1%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 13mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 17.77g6%
    Dietary Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 1.7g~
Protein 1.82g~
Vitamin A0%•Vitamin C8%
Calcium2%•Iron3%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Vitamins  %DV
Vitamin A 0IU0%
    Retinol equivalents 0μg~
    Retinol 0μg~
    Alpha-carotene 0μg~
    Beta-carotene 0μg~
    Beta-cryptoxanthin 0μg~
Vitamin C 5mg8%
Vitamin E 0.26mg1%
Vitamin K 0.1μg0%
Vitamin B12 0μg0%
Thiamin 0.025mg2%
Riboflavin 0.034mg2%
Niacin 0.75mg4%
Pantothenic acid 0.203mg2%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg8%
Folate 11μg3%
    Folic Acid 0μg~
    Food Folate 11μg~
    Dietary Folate Equivalents 11μg~
Choline 28.8mg~
Lycopene 0μg~
Lutein+zeazanthin 0μg~
Minerals  %DV
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 0.6mg3%
Magnesium 43mg11%
Phosphorus 34mg3%
Sodium 13mg1%
Potassium 415mg12%
Zinc 0.34mg2%
Copper 0.226mg11%
Manganese 0.229mg11%
Selenium 0.7μg1%
Water 78.89g~
Ash 0.77g~

Useful Stats
Percent of Daily Calorie Target
(2000 calories)		 4%
Percent Water Composition 78.89%
Protein to Carb Ratio (g/g) 0.1g

How to choose Ginger: Look for shiny roots that are firm, "earthy", and impart a good smell. Avoid ginger that is wrinkled or dried.

Climate and origin: Ginger originated in Southeast Asia and spread across the tropical world as far as the Caribbean. Today it is grown in warm climates.

Taste: Raw ginger has an extremely sharp and spicy taste. In cooking, ginger mellows considerably, but still adds a lot of spice and aromatic flavor.

Miscellaneous information: A tall and beautiful plant with yellow flowers, ginger is often used in tropical climates for landscaping purposes.

Similar tasting produce: Garlic, Onion

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