Ginger

Ginger

Ginger is a member of the Zingiberaceae family which also includes turmeric.

Ranging in color from gold, tan, yellow, beige, white or reddish, ginger's rhizome (or root) should be peeled before being used.

Ginger is packed with antioxidants and contains powerful phytonutrients called gingerols and zingibain.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=14,840

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Yeast, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Look for ginger with smooth skin and a fresh, spicy fragrance. Fresh unpeeled gingerroot, tightly wrapped, can be refrigerated for up to 3 weeks and frozen for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-tsp(s) GINGER ROOT,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 2

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.02 g	*
Saturated Fat	0 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.36 g	*
Sugars	0.03 g	*
Fiber	0.04 g	*
Protein	0.04 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	0.22 mcg	0%
Niacin	0.02 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	0.32 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.01 mg	0%
Magnesium	0.86 mg	0%
Manganese	0 mg	0%
Phosphorous	0.68 mg	0%
Potassium	8.3 mg	0%
Selenium	0.01 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.26 mg	0%
Zinc	0.01 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).