16 Complete Protein Pairings with Ginger Root

Summary:

• Ginger root is low in protein - about 0.1 grams per tbsp.
• In addition, ginger root provides only 3 of the 9 essential amino acids sufficiently - it is a little low on isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine.^[1]
• Ginger root pairs well with carrots, hedge mustard seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds or spirulina to create a complete protein profile. ^[2] More ginger root pairings and detailed analysis below.

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A complete protein is a protein source that "contains adequate proportions of the nine essential amino acids" that our body can not produce on its own.

Relatively low in protein, a single tablespoon of ginger root contains 0.1 grams of protein, or about 0% of recommended daily values. ^[1]

To get the adequate amount of protein with ginger root alone, you will need 458 tablespoons of ginger root (2750 grams) for an average female, or 549 tablespoons of ginger root for males. ^[4] That's over 2200 calories, and a lot of ginger root! Pairing ginger root with a richer protein source is a good idea.

Full nutritional profile for ginger root
USDA Source: Ginger root, raw

Macronutrients in 1 tbsp (6g) of ginger root:

Proportionally, ginger root does contain abundant amounts of 3 out of the nine essential amino acids. However, ginger root is a little short on isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine.^[1]

To have adequate amounts of all nine essential amino acids with ginger root alone, you will have to eat 1103 tablespoons of ginger root (6615 grams) for an average person. ^[2]

That's about 141% more ginger root to compensate for the lack of isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, compared to the protein requirement alone.

The amount of each essential amino acid in 1 tbsp (6g) of ginger root:

1. Carrots
2. Hedge Mustard Seeds
3. Chia Seeds
4. Pumpkin Seeds
5. Spirulina
6. Lotus Seeds
7. Crimini Mushroom
8. Spinach
9. Dijon Mustard
10. Pistachio
11. Cashews

1. Sour Cream
2. Mayonnaise
3. Yogurt
4. Whipping Cream

Low in protein, carrot is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, which is complementary to ginger root.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of ginger root (60g) and 2.7 carrots (191g) creates a complete protein profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 3:1 of carrot to ginger root will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for carrots
USDA Source: Carrots, raw

Hedge mustard seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, complementing the profile of ginger root.

For example, 10 tablespoons of ginger root (60g) and 1.8 tablespoons of hedge mustard seeds (8g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.14 to 1:14 for ginger root to hedge mustard seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for hedge mustard seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, chia seed is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, which is complementary to ginger root.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of ginger root (60g) and 0.2 ounce of chia seeds (7g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.11 to 1:11 for ginger root to chia seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for chia seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, chia seeds, dried

Pumpkin seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, complementing the profile of ginger root.

For example, 10 tablespoons of ginger root (60g) and 2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds (8g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.14 to 1:13 for ginger root to pumpkin seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for pumpkin seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt

A great source of protein, spirulina is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, which is complementary to ginger root.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of ginger root (60g) and 0.6 tablespoon of spirulina (4g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.07 to 1:7 for ginger root to spirulina by weight.

Full nutritional profile for spirulina
USDA Source: Seaweed, spirulina, dried

Lotus seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, complementing the profile of ginger root.

For example, 10 tablespoons of ginger root (60g) and 1.5 cups of lotus seeds (49g) make a complete amino acids profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 0.8:1 of lotus seed to ginger root will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for lotus seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, lotus seeds, dried

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, crimini mushroom is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, which is complementary to ginger root.

A ratio of 5 tablespoons of ginger root (30g) and 2.1 cups of crimini mushroom (184g) creates a complete protein profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 6:1 of crimini mushroom to ginger root will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for crimini mushroom
USDA Source: Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw

Spinach is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, complementing the profile of ginger root.

For example, 10 tablespoons of ginger root (60g) and 4.6 cups of spinach (137g) make a complete amino acids profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 2.3:1 of spinach to ginger root will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for spinach
USDA Source: Spinach, raw

A great source of protein, dijon mustard is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, which is complementary to ginger root.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of ginger root (60g) and 2.5 tablespoons of dijon mustard (15g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.25 to 1:25 for ginger root to dijon mustard by weight.

Full nutritional profile for dijon mustard
USDA Source: Spices, mustard seed, ground

Pistachio is a great source of protein, and is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, complementing the profile of ginger root.

For example, 10 tablespoons of ginger root (60g) and 3.4 tablespoons of pistachio (26g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.43 to 1:43 for ginger root to pistachio by weight.

Full nutritional profile for pistachio
USDA Source: Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, cashew is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, which is complementary to ginger root.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of ginger root (60g) and 0.5 ounce of cashews (14g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.23 to 1:23 for ginger root to cashew by weight.

Full nutritional profile for cashews
USDA Source: Nuts, cashew nuts, raw

Sour cream is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, complementing the profile of ginger root.

For example, 10 tablespoons of ginger root (60g) and 2.1 tablespoons of sour cream (25g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.42 to 1:42 for ginger root to sour cream by weight.

Full nutritional profile for sour cream
USDA Source: Cream, sour, cultured

Low in protein, mayonnaise is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, which is complementary to ginger root.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of ginger root (60g) and 3.8 tablespoons of mayonnaise (53g) creates a complete protein profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 0.9:1 of mayonnaise to ginger root will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for mayonnaise
USDA Source: Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular

Yogurt is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, complementing the profile of ginger root.

For example, 10 tablespoons of ginger root (60g) and 1.4 tablespoons of yogurt (21g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.35 to 1:0 for ginger root to yogurt by weight.

Full nutritional profile for yogurt
USDA Source: Yogurt, plain, whole milk

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, whipping cream is high in isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine and threonine, which is complementary to ginger root.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of ginger root (60g) and 0.6 cup of whipping cream (34g) creates a complete protein profile. In fact, any ratio of more than 0.6:1 of whipping cream to ginger root will be complete.

Full nutritional profile for whipping cream
USDA Source: Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized