Melissa's · Herbs and Spices
Ginger Root
One tbsp. minced (10g) serving of Ginger Root by Melissa's has 10 calories and 0mg of sodium, as submitted by World Variety Produce, Inc. to USDA (FoodData Central 2217735, record updated Nov 4, 2021).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 2217735, available Jan 6, 2022; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that World Variety Produce, Inc. submitted to USDA, for the declared 10g serving. They are rounded as FDA requires labels to round; the package in your hand is the authority. Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 045255154283
- Category
- Herbs and Spices
- Records
- 2 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other herbs and spices
Per 100 g, none of the 1,891 herbs and spices products in USDA's branded database has less sodium.
Where the calories come from: 100% carbohydrate, 0% fat and 0% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 0 mg | 307 mg | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Calories | 100 | 0 | 66% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 1,891 products, one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): ORGANIC GINGER ROOT.
The statement lists 1 ingredient at the top level, beginning with Organic Ginger Root.. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Nov 4, 2021), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement World Variety Produce, Inc. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 2217735).
More Melissa's herbs and spices
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Grinder Rainbow Peppercorns | 0 | 0 g | 0 mg |
| Mild Hatch Ground Green Chile | 300 | 20 g | 50 mg |
| Hatch Ground Chile | 400 | 20 g | 0 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in Melissa's Ginger Root?
10 per 1 tbsp. minced (10g) serving, and 100 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in Melissa's Ginger Root?
0mg per serving (0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record World Variety Produce, Inc. submitted to USDA, last updated Nov 4, 2021. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov