Ground Ginger
Also known as: ginger powder, dried ginger
100 g of Ground Ginger equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 19 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 56 tsp |
| Cup | 1.2 cup |
| Milliliter | 278 ml |
| Ounce (100 g) | 1.0 oz |
| Kilogram | 0.10 kg |
Convert Ground Ginger
1 tbsp Ground Ginger = 5.4 g
Measuring Tips
Ground ginger is 4-6x stronger than fresh ginger. Conversion: 1 tsp ground ≈ 1 tbsp fresh grated.
Common Uses
- gingerbread
- spice cookies
- curry
- marinades
- ginger tea
Storage
Airtight container, away from light. Aroma lasts 6 months after opening.
Popular Ground Ginger Conversions
Nutrition per 100 g
- kalori335
- protein8.9
- lemak4.2
- karbohidrat71.6
- serat14.1
- natrium mg27
- kalium mg1320
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of ground ginger?▾
1 tablespoon of ground ginger ≈ 5.4 grams, based on density 0.36 g/ml. For 1 teaspoon: 1.8 g; for 1 standard cup (240 ml): 86 g.
How can I measure ground ginger accurately without a scale?▾
Ground ginger is 4-6x stronger than fresh ginger. Conversion: 1 tsp ground ≈ 1 tbsp fresh grated.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of ground ginger?▾
Results may vary slightly depending on brand and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.36 g/ml from authoritative sources like usda-fdc. For precision baking, use a digital kitchen scale instead of volume measures.
How should I store ground ginger?▾
Airtight container, away from light. Aroma lasts 6 months after opening.
What is Ground Ginger typically used for?▾
Ground Ginger is commonly used in: gingerbread, spice cookies, curry, marinades, and more. Because its density is 0.36 g/ml, the volume vs weight conversion matters when scaling recipes.
How many calories in 1 tablespoon of ground ginger?▾
1 tbsp of ground ginger (~5.4 g) contains about 18 calories. Per 100 g: 335 calories. See the 'Nutrition per 100 g' section above for the full macro breakdown.