scored 96/100
Also known as dried ginger, zingiber officinale powder, ginger powder
Ground ginger is dried, milled ginger rhizome rich in gingerol and shogaol, with potent anti-nausea, anti-inflammatory, and digestive benefits.
1.2 g net carbs after fiber.
Representative amounts for this food, not measured for this item. Real content varies widely by variety, ripeness and storage.
These are the scored components, not a sum: the published score also reflects normalisation across the catalog, so the parts above will not add to 96.
Ground ginger (Zingiber officinale) is the dried, milled rhizome, concentrated to roughly 335 kcal per 100g. Its defining bioactives are gingerols and—formed when fresh gingerol dehydrates during drying—shogaols, the pungent phenolics responsible for ginger's warming heat and much of its pharmacology. Drying actually amplifies shogaol content, which is the more potent anti-inflammatory and the form most studied for nausea relief. Mineral density is exceptional: about 33 mg manganese per 100g (one of the richest dietary sources), nearly 20 mg iron, 214 mg magnesium, and 1,320 mg potassium, with meaningful niacin and vitamin B6. Mechanistically, gingerols and shogaols inhibit COX and 5-LOX inflammatory pathways, modulate serotonergic 5-HT3 receptors implicated in nausea, accelerate gastric emptying, and act as antioxidants. The clinical evidence for ginger in motion sickness, pregnancy nausea, and post-operative nausea is among the strongest of any culinary spice. A teaspoon stirred into tea, baking, or savory dishes delivers a concentrated dose of these warming phenolics.
Gingerols and shogaols antagonize 5-HT3 serotonin receptors and accelerate gastric emptying, reducing nausea signaling
Gingerols and shogaols inhibit COX and 5-lipoxygenase enzymes, lowering prostaglandin and leukotriene production
Pungent phenolics stimulate digestive motility and promote peripheral vasodilation
Ginger can be taken before travel or meals for nausea and digestion, but its bioactives benefit from regular intake without circadian constraints.
Fasting-compatible
Take 30-60 minutes before travel to pre-empt motion sickness; negligible calories per serving.
Per 100 g of the default form. Bars show how much higher or lower ground ginger is than the average across 76 peer foods in this category. Green means a favorable direction; amber means the opposite.
Ground Ginger is classified as a herbs & spices. Ground ginger is dried, milled ginger rhizome rich in gingerol and shogaol, with potent anti-nausea, anti-inflammatory, and digestive benefits.
Ground Ginger scores 96/100 in Formulate, making it an exceptional choice. Its strongest contributions come from Manganese, Iron, Selenium. The score blends nutrient density, fiber, healthy fats, protein quality, bioactive compounds, and glycemic impact.
Not particularly. A 2 g serving provides about 0.2 g of protein (~0% of the 50 g daily value).
Not really. A 2 g serving provides about 0.3 g of fiber (~1% of the 28 g daily value).
In a 2 g serving, ground ginger is highest in Manganese (~29% DV).
Yes — it fits comfortably in most keto plans. A 2 g serving has about 1.2 g of net carbs (1.4 g total minus 0.3 g fiber).
Best any time of day. Ginger can be taken before travel or meals for nausea and digestion, but its bioactives benefit from regular intake without circadian constraints.
A typical serving is around 2 g (~7 kcal), based on the FDA's Reference Amount Customarily Consumed for this food category. There's no fixed daily target — most adults benefit from rotating ground ginger alongside several other herbs & spices sources.
Ground Ginger pairs nicely with: Pair with turmeric because gingerol and curcumin offer complementary anti-inflammatory pathway inhibition; Combine with lemon and honey in tea because the acidity and warmth enhance ginger's digestive and soothing effects.
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