VEGETABLE · per 100g edible portion
Garlic
Nutrition facts for garlic (raw) — measured values from USDA FoodData Central, standardized to a 100g basis.
Ranks in 8 of 8 tracked rankings
Energy
149kcal
per 100g
Per 3 cloves (9 g): 13 kcal · 0.6 g protein · 3 g carbs · 0 g fat
Protein
6.4g
Carbs
33.1g
Fiber
2.1g
Fat
0.5g
Macronutrient mix
Share of calories from each macro (Atwater 4/4/9 kcal per g)
In context
Why garlic stands out
Where garlic sits among the 61 foods in the database, per nutrient — computed from measured values only.
High in
- Vitamin B6#1 · 1.2 mg
Source of
- Calcium#8 · 181 mg
Low in
Nothing in the top tier for this food.
Serving sizes
Household measures
| Measure | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 2.8 g | 4 kcal | 0.2 g | 0.9 g | 0 g |
| 1 clove | 3 g | 4 kcal | 0.2 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| 3 cloves | 9 g | 13 kcal | 0.6 g | 3 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup | 136 g | 203 kcal | 8.6 g | 45 g | 0.7 g |
Measures from USDA food portion data; per-serving values are derived from the measured per-100g values.
Full profile
Nutrition facts per 100g
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 149 kcal |
| Protein | 6.36 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.06 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.09 g |
| Calcium | 181 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 153 mg |
| Potassium | 401 mg |
| Sodium | 17 mg |
| Zinc | 1.16 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 31.2 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1.7 µg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.24 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg |
| Folate | 3 µg |
Common questions
Garlic FAQ
How many calories in 3 cloves of garlic?
3 cloves of garlic (9 g) provides about 13 kcal. Per 100 g, garlic has 149 kcal.
How much protein in garlic?
Garlic contains 6.4 g of protein per 100 g — about 0.6 g per 3 cloves (9 g).
Is garlic high in fiber?
Garlic has 2.1 g of fiber per 100 g and ranks #32 of 58 tracked foods for fiber.
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Where garlic ranks
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Data Provenance
USDA FoodData Central
SR Legacy
- Source
- USDA FoodData Central
- FDC ID
- 169230
- Basis
- 100 g edible portion
- Record type
- SR Legacy
- Retrieved
- November 10, 2026