Ginger

Ginger is a herb that is used as a spice and also for its therapeutic qualities. The underground stem (rhizome) can be used fresh, powdered, dried, or as an oil or juice. Ginger is part of the Zingiberaceae family, as are cardamom, turmeric and galangal.

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	333 kJ (80 kcal)
Carbohydrates	17.77 g
Sugars	1.7 g
Dietary fiber	2 g
Fat	0.75 g
Protein	1.82 g
Vitamins
Thiamine (B1)	(2%) 0.025 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	(3%) 0.034 mg
Niacin (B3)	(5%) 0.75 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)	(4%) 0.203 mg
Vitamin B6	(12%) 0.16 mg
Folate (B9)	(3%) 11 μg
Vitamin C	(6%) 5 mg
Vitamin E	(2%) 0.26 mg
Trace metals
Calcium	(2%) 16 mg
Iron	(5%) 0.6 mg
Magnesium	(12%) 43 mg
Manganese	(11%) 0.229 mg
Phosphorus	(5%) 34 mg
Potassium	(9%) 415 mg
Sodium	(1%) 13 mg
Zinc	(4%)