Since ancient times, ginger is used in cooking because of its hot, spicy taste. Ginger is added to meat, fish, salads, and based on it make teas and soft drinks.
But this plant, brought to us from South Asia, also has healing properties. They are caused by a unique chemical composition, and we will dwell on it in more detail.
We will talk about how many calories (kcal) the root of a plant contains and what its chemical composition is, and also you will learn about the vitamins and trace elements that are present in the spice.
Why is it important to know the chemical composition?
Chem. composition implies a combination of components that are contained in each specific substance. All these components have their own function, and if one can be replaced, then one cannot do without the others. To make your diet not only tasty, but also useful, it is important to know what exactly the ingredients used in cooking are rich in.
However, products do not affect everyone equally and may be categorically contraindicated in some of us. Vegetable food, including ginger, is no exception. And this is another reason to get acquainted with its chemical composition, before in one form or another to serve.
Energy value per 100 grams of product: calorie and BJU
Fresh ginger:
- calorie - 80 kcal;
- proteins - 7.28 g;
- fats - 6.75 g;
- carbohydrates - 63.08 grams.
Dried ginger:
- caloric content - 335 kcal;
- proteins - 8.98 g;
- fats - 4.24 grams;
- carbohydrates - 71.62 grams.
Marinated ginger:
- Calorie content - 51 kcal;
- proteins - 0.2 g;
- fats - 0.3 g;
- carbohydrates - 12.5 grams.
Ginger lemon tea without sugar:
- caloric content - 2.4 kcal;
- proteins - 0.1 g;
- fat - 0 g;
- carbohydrates - 0.5 gr.
Candied ginger root:
- caloric content - 216 kcal;
- proteins - 3 g;
- fats - 0.4 g;
- carbohydrates - 55 gr.
What are the vitamins?
Ginger is rich in B-class vitamins (in milligrams):
- B1 (thiamine) - 0,046 in dried and pickled ginger; 0.03 fresh.
- B2 (riboflavin) - 0,19 marinated; 0.17 in dried; 0.03 fresh.
- B4 (choline) - 41.2 in dried.
- B5 (pantothenic acid) - 0.477 in dried; 0.2 fresh.
- B6 (pyridoxine) - 0,626 in dried.
- B9 (folic acid) - 11 fresh.
- Vitamin A (retinol) is also available. - 30 in dried; 0,015 marinated.
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - 0.7 in dried; 12 marinated; 5 in fresh.
- Vitamin K (phylloquinone) - 0.1 fresh.
- Vitamin E (tocopherol) - 0,26 fresh.
- Vitamin Beta Carotene - 18 in dried.
Glycemic index
For those who care about their health, it is also important to know the glycemic index of the product, as well as the list of vitamins and microelements contained in it.
This indicator (from 0 to 100) indicates the rate at which carbohydrates are absorbed by the body and increase blood sugar levels. The glycemic index for ginger is 15. This means that this product gives its energy to the body gradually and is absorbed slowly.
The ratio of harmful and healthy fats
Unsaturated fatty acids are considered useful, and saturated - harmful if their concentration exceeds the norm. Ginger contains unsaturated fat twice as much as saturated (0.476 grams / 0.210 grams, respectively).
Sterols
Fresh ginger root contains 15 milligrams of phytosterols, which protect the cardiovascular system. Harmful cholesterol is not at all.
Micro and macro elements
Unlike vitamins, micro and macro elements are inorganic substances, but they perform a similar function. They are directly involved in the biochemical reactions of our body, and therefore no less important.
- Water - 78.89 grams fresh; 9.94 grams dried; 40 g marinated.
- Alimentary fiber - 2 grams fresh; 14.1 grams in dried; 5,9 gr in pickled.
- Potassium - 415 mg in fresh; 1320 mg in dried; 1.34 mg marinated.
- Calcium - 16 mg in fresh; 114 mg in dried; 58 mg marinated.
- Magnesium - 43 mg in fresh; 214 mg in dried; 92 mg marinated.
- Phosphorus - 34 mg in fresh; 168 mg in dried; 74 mg marinated.
- Iron - 0.9 mg in fresh; 10.8 mg in dried; 10.5 mg marinated.
- Zinc - 340 mcg fresh; 3.64 mg in dried; 4,73 mg marinated.
Who is useful for?
- First of all, vitamin-rich ginger is an excellent immunomodulator. It helps to quickly overcome viral infections, colds and recuperate after ailments. Also has a great effect on the respiratory system, and therefore will be useful for patients with asthma or bronchitis.
There is an opinion that phytosterols, which are contained in ginger, improve the blood formula, excrete excess cholesterol from the body and generally have a beneficial effect on the blood system and blood vessels. Ginger normalizes heart rate and lowers high blood pressure.- Many use ginger tea as a natural means for losing weight, because it contains a minimum of calories and also accelerates digestion, cleanses the intestines from toxins and toxins.
- Thanks to a unique set of micro-and macro-elements, ginger will help women cope with menstrual cramps, and men - to increase potency.
- After compulsory consultation with a doctor, pregnant women may be allowed to drink decoction of ginger root in the early stages - this will help with toxicosis.
There is an opinion that phytosterols, which are contained in ginger, improve the blood formula, excrete excess cholesterol from the body and generally have a beneficial effect on the blood system and blood vessels. Ginger normalizes heart rate and lowers high blood pressure.Who is bad for?
- First of all, these are, of course, people with individual intolerance.
- Because of its sharpness, ginger has a detrimental effect on the gastric mucosa, so it should not be consumed by patients with gastritis and an ulcer. For the same reason, ginger can aggravate wounds in the mouth.
- It is also contraindicated in myocardial infarction, stroke and coronary heart disease.
- Raw ginger is not recommended for pregnant women - it can cause heartburn. Women during lactation should eliminate ginger from the diet, so as not to spoil the taste of milk.
- Pediatricians believe that children under two years also should not be given ginger, because it can adversely affect the immature digestive tract.
So, thanks to the rich chemical composition, Ginger in any form has an impressive list of healing properties.. But at the same time it can be contraindicated for a number of serious reasons. In order not to harm your body, you should consult with a specialist and study the chemical composition.
