Nutrition referenceGarlic is a pungent bulb vegetable used as a seasoning in cooking worldwide. Per 100 g it provides 143 calories with 28.2 g carbs and 2.7 g fiber.
Nutrition facts
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About this food
Garlic is a pungent bulb vegetable from the allium family, closely related to onions and shallots. It is used fresh, minced, roasted, or as a base flavor in cuisines around the world.
Nutritionally, garlic is mostly carbohydrate. Per 100 g it provides about 143 kcal, 28.2 g of carbohydrates, 6.6 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat, and 2.7 g of dietary fiber.
Because garlic is strongly flavored, it is usually eaten in small amounts. For accurate tracking, weigh the cloves and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical clove (about 3 g) provides roughly 4 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 143 kcal | 28.2 g | 6.6 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 clove | 3 g | 4.3 kcal | 0.8 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| 3 cloves | 9 g | 12.9 kcal | 2.5 g | 0.6 g | 0 g |
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Questions and answers
Garlic provides about 143 calories per 100 g. A typical clove (about 3 g) provides roughly 4 calories.
Garlic provides about 28.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, with 2.7 g of dietary fiber.
Garlic provides about 6.6 g of protein per 100 g.
