Nutrition facts · Sauces and condiments
Calories in Pickled ginger
Pickled ginger has 20 calories per 100 g, and a 2 tbsp serving (25 g) has about 5 calories. Nearly all of its calories come from carbohydrates (4.8 g per 100 g), with only traces of protein and fat. These figures are for pickled ginger made with artificial sweetener.
Calories come from: Carbs 90% · Fat 4% · Protein 6%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 20 kcal | 0.3 g | 4.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 tbsp | 25 g | 5 kcal | 0.1 g | 1.2 g | 0 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 20 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| of which saturated | 0 g |
| Sodium | 906 mg |
What changes the calories
- Pickled ginger made with sugar, which is common in sushi restaurants and many store brands, has more calories than versions made with artificial sweetener.
- Liquid that clings to the slices adds a little extra, so draining before serving keeps the count closer to the slices alone.
- Portion habits matter more than the food itself, since it is easy to take several helpings alongside sushi.
- Pink or red varieties are usually colored with dyes or beet juice, which typically changes the calories very little compared with the sweetener used.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Check the ingredient list: if sugar is listed, log a sugar-sweetened pickled ginger entry rather than this artificially sweetened one.
- Estimate by spoonfuls or weigh a drained portion, using 2 tbsp as about 25 g.
- Log it in BerryFit as a separate item from your sushi so a side of ginger isn't missed or double counted.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pickled ginger?
Pickled ginger made with artificial sweetener has 20 calories per 100 g. A typical 2 tbsp serving (25 g) has about 5 calories.
Is pickled ginger high in sugar?
This artificially sweetened version has 0 g sugar per 100 g. Versions pickled with sugar contain more sugar and more calories, so check the label.
How many carbs are in pickled ginger?
There are 4.8 g of carbs per 100 g, including 2.6 g of fiber. A 2 tbsp serving has about 1.2 g of carbs.
Does the ginger served with sushi count toward my calories?
Yes, though it is a small amount. Restaurant ginger is often sweetened with sugar, so it may be somewhat higher than the artificially sweetened figures here.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Ginger root, pickled, canned, with artificial sweetener, FDC ID 169765); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
