Ground dried ginger (spice)
Low GI
GL 0.6 per typical teaspoon (5 g) · GL 11 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- High in carbohydrates (per 100g, but used in small amounts)
Ground dried ginger (spice) has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Ginger powder (15). One typical teaspoon (5 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.6.
Updated Oct 13, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 335 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 71.6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.39 g |
| Natural | 3.4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 14.1 g |
| Soluble | 3.5 g |
| Insoluble | 10.6 g |
| Protein | 8.98 g |
| Fat | 4.24 g |
| Saturated | 0.73 g |
| Unsaturated | 3.51 g |
| Sodium | 27 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Anti-inflammatory compounds
- Low glycemic index
- High in carbohydrates (per 100g, but used in small amounts)
- Moderate processing (dried and ground)
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Ground dried ginger (spice)?
Ground dried ginger (spice) has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical teaspoon (5 g) has a glycemic load of 0.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 11.
Is Ground dried ginger (spice) good for people with insulin resistance?
Ground dried ginger (spice) has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Ginger powder has the lowest glycemic load?
Ground dried ginger (spice) has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Ginger powder in this database (11 per 100 g).
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