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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

Disclaimer: This is for information purpose only, and should not be considered as a substitute for medical expertise. These are opinions from an external panel of individual nutritionists, and not to be considered as opinion of Microsoft. Please seek professional help regarding any health conditions or concerns.

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