1 piece (small) of Candied ginger (15 g) has 46 calories. That works out to 304 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.7 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Candied ginger Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

304

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

78.2g

· 28% DV

Protein

0.3g

· 1% DV

Fat

0.2g

· 0% DV

Fiber

2.1g

· 8% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 0% · Fat 1%

Candied ginger Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.08mg · 5% DV

0.7mg · 4% DV

0.2mg · 4% DV

0.03mg · 2% DV

Minerals

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

Potassium ⭐

210mg · 6% DV

Magnesium

18mg · 4% DV

Calcium

12mg · 1% DV

How Nutritious Is Candied ginger?

Nutrient density

Low

18/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

21/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Candied ginger Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Candied ginger

To burn the 304 calories in 100 g:

🚶

75min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

31min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

41min

Cycling

🏊

35min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Candied ginger Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Candied ginger Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Candied ginger Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Candied ginger Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.05g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.02g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.04g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Candied ginger

How many calories are in candied ginger?

Candied ginger contains 304 calories per 100 g. A 100 g serving also provides 78.2 g of carbohydrates.

Is candied ginger suitable for a vegan diet?

Candied ginger is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, omnivore, Mediterranean, flexitarian, and gluten-free diets. It is a processed sweet food.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026