12 Major Benefits of Ginger for Body & Brain

Ginger Nutrition

Ginger contains a diverse array of many important vitamins and minerals. It also contains gingerol, a compound with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that has been linked to many unique health benefits. (2)
100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) of raw ginger contains approximately (3):

• 80 calories
• 17.8 grams carbohydrates
• 1.8 grams protein
• 0.7 grams fat
• 2 grams dietary fiber
• 415 milligrams potassium (12 percent DV)
• 0.2 milligrams copper (11 percent DV)
• 0.2 milligrams manganese (11 percent DV)
• 43 milligrams magnesium (11 percent DV)
• 5 milligrams vitamin C (8 percent DV)
• 0.2 milligrams vitamin B6 (8 percent DV)
• 0.7 milligrams niacin (4 percent DV)
• 34 milligrams phosphorus (3 percent DV)
• 0.6 milligrams iron (3 percent DV)

In addition to the nutrients listed above, ginger also contains a small amount of calcium, zinc, pantothenic acid, riboflavin and thiamin.
However, keep in mind that most people consume a very small portion of ginger, so it should be combined with a variety of other nutrient-dense foods to meet your micronutrient needs.
 
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