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Aromatic, low-calorie blend with antioxidant compounds
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (grated) of Garlic ginger (15 g) has 15 calories. That works out to 98 calories per 100 g. It contains 3 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (grated) · 15 g
15
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
3g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Protein 16% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 15 g | 15 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (grated) | 5 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 25 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (grated) | 30 g | 29 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (chopped) | 35 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 49 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 70 g | 69 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 88 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 98 kcal |
Calculated from 98 calories per 100 g.
Garlic ginger mixture is used as an aromatic base for stir-fries, curries, soups, sauces and marinades. Its fresh, pungent flavour works especially well in dishes where garlic and ginger are cooked together.
To make garlic ginger mixture, peel fresh garlic and ginger, then finely grate, crush or blend them together. Equal amounts are a useful starting point; adjust the balance to make the blend more garlicky or gingery.
Homemade garlic ginger mixture keeps best in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator and should be used within a few days. Always use a clean spoon, and discard it if you notice mould, an off smell or a change in colour.
Yes, garlic ginger mixture freezes well in small portions. Freeze it in an ice-cube tray, then transfer the solid portions to a sealed container. Add a frozen portion straight to a pan when cooking, rather than thawing and refreezing the batch.
Yes, garlic ginger mixture is essentially ginger-garlic paste when both ingredients are crushed or blended into a paste. Recipes may vary in their proportions and may include oil or water, so check whether a recipe calls for a plain blend or a seasoned paste.
Add garlic ginger mixture to the hot pan after the oil warms, and cook it briefly before adding the other ingredients. Keep the heat moderate and stir constantly, because the garlic can burn quickly and turn bitter.
Yes, you can stir a small amount of garlic ginger mixture into hot water, though its flavour is much sharper than ginger alone. Let the drink cool slightly before adding honey, and do not treat it as a cure for illness.
Peeling the ginger gives garlic ginger mixture a smoother texture and cleaner flavour. Wash the ginger first and scrape off its thin skin with the edge of a spoon; peel the garlic cloves before crushing or blending them.
No, garlic ginger mixture has not been shown to cure a cold. A warm drink containing it may feel soothing, but it does not replace rest or appropriate medical care if symptoms are severe or persistent.
Yes, garlic ginger mixture can replace separately prepared fresh garlic and ginger when a recipe uses both. Add it gradually, since the blend may have a different ratio and moisture level than the ingredients listed separately.
Vitamins
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
Vitamin C
1.27mg · 1% DV
B5
0.07mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
12mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
54mg · 2% DV
Sodium
2.1mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 15 calories in 1 tablespoon (grated) (15 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Garlic ginger is a simple blend of fresh garlic and ginger, usually grated, crushed or chopped together. It is widely used in South and East Asian cooking as an aromatic base for curries, stir-fries, soups and marinades; cooks elsewhere often add it to sauces or dressings for a lively, savoury kick.
Its flavour is pungent and warming, with the sharpness of garlic and ginger’s gentle heat. Briefly fry a spoonful in oil before adding vegetables, meat or fish, or stir it into a dipping sauce. The blend is low in calories and brings aromatic plant compounds; a 15 g spoonful is an easy starting amount. Use less for a milder result, or round out the bite with lemon, yoghurt or a little oil.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
NOVA 2
Minimally 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.