Vegetables

Garlic: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 149 kcal, 6.4 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates and 0.5 g fat. A typical serving (1 clove, 3 g) provides about 4 kcal.

Amount
Energy

4 kcal

19 kJ · 0% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein0.2 g · 16%
Carbohydrates0.9 g · 78%
Fat< 0.1 g · 3%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 clove · 3 g
Energy623 kJ / 149 kcal19 kJ / 4 kcal
Fat0.5 g< 0.1 g
of which saturates0.1 g< 0.1 g
Carbohydrate31 g0.9 g
of which sugars1.0 g< 0.1 g
Fibre2.1 g0.1 g
Protein6.4 g0.2 g
Salt0.04 g< 0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in garlic?

149 kcal (623 kJ) per 100 g. 1 clove (3 g) provides about 4 kcal.

How many carbs are in garlic?

31 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 1.0 g sugars, plus 2.1 g fibre. 1 clove (3 g) has about 0.9 g carbohydrates.

How much protein is in garlic?

6.4 g protein per 100 g; 1 clove (3 g) has about 0.2 g. That is 16% of the energy.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Garlic, raw”, FDC ID 169230. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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