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Ginger

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial which grows annual pseudostems (false stems made of the rolled bases of leaves) about one meter tall bearing narrow leaf blades.

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Facts

Category:
Spice

Scientific name:
Zingiber officinale

Nutrition Facts

Ginger

Calories19 cal

Type

Serving Size

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Macronutrients and calories

19Calories

Macronutrients (% calorie yield)% Daily Value*

Total Fat  · 0.2 g (9%) 

0%

Total Carbohydrate  · 4 g (82%) 

1%

Protein  · 0.4 g (8%) 

0%

Micronutrients

Magnesium · 10.3 mg

2%

Vitamin C · 1.2 mg

2%

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Disclaimer: *Bar represents Percent Daily Values and based on a 2,000 calorie diet with a max representaion of 100%. Your daily values may vary depending on your calorie needs.

Data Source: USDA · Nutritionix
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Health Effects

Perspectives from nutritionists across the world

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Caroline Luiza C.  Castro

Caroline Luiza C. Castro

Master's in Nutrition Sciences · 16 yrs exp - Brazil

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Benefits

Ginger is effective in reducing vomit, particularly during pregnancy. This kind of root also can help digestion

Ginger also is effective in reduce nausea and indigestion + Know More

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