Ginger, ground
As the name implies, ginger powder is a dehydrated, ground form of ginger roots. It is commonly used as a seasoning agent, but the powdered form carries less pungent flavor which is usually suitable for giving a mild flavor and taste to the dishes.
Uses
- Ginger powder is used in savory dishes like sauces, stews, soups etc.
- It is commonly used as a seasoning agent while preparing snacks and dessert options like ginger bread, cakes, cookies, ginger beer etc.
- Studies show that regular consumption of ginger powder reduces the growth of cancerous tumors.
- A mix of warm water, ginger powder and honey is believed to alleviate cough and flatulence.
- Dry ginger powder when served along with jaggery is believed to traditionally cure jaundice.
Ground ginger Nutrition Facts: Calories, Carbs, and Health Benefits
TweetGround ginger is composed of 9.94% water, 71.62% carbohydrates, 8.98% protein, and 4.24% fat. One teaspoon of ground ginger supplies you with 1.289 grams of carbohydrates, which is 0.99 percent of the minimum of 130 grams of carbohydrates you should have daily. That same a 100 gram reference serving of ground ginger provides 335 calories and has a high content of Vitamin B3 (niacin) and Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), containing 68.71% and 48.15%, respectively, of the Daily Value (DV) per 100-gram amount (right table of USDA nutrient values). This means if your diet contains ground ginger, it helps your body to improve functionality of the brain, ease arthritis pain to some extent, overcome some heart diseases and it is effective against certain types of schizophreniaweakness in body and lack of energyfurther brain deterioration after Alzheimer’s disease. Besides it it contains a considerable amount of Iron, Selenium and Magnesium attaining 110%, 101.45% and 69.03% of the Daily Value in a 100 g (3.5 Oz), respectively.