Vegetables

Garlic, raw: calories and nutrition

Raw garlic provides about 143 kcal, 6.6 g protein, 28 g carbohydrates, 2.7 g fiber, 10 mg vitamin C, and less than 0.5 g fat per 100 g.

Garlic, raw in Vegetables category

Quick nutrition facts (Per 100 g)

  • 143 kcal Calories (100 g)
  • 6.6 g Protein (100 g)
  • 0.4 g Total Fat (100 g)
  • 28.2 g Total Carbohydrate (100 g)
Macronutrient calorie share for Garlic, raw Per 100 grams (143 kcal): Protein 6.6 g (19% of macro calories), Carbohydrates 28.2 g (79%), Total fat 0.4 g (2%). 143 kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 6.6 g 19%
  • Carbohydrates 28.2 g 79%
  • Total fat 0.4 g 2%
Macronutrient calorie breakdown per 100 g for Garlic, raw
Macronutrient Amount per 100 g Share of macro calories
Protein 6.6 g 19%
Carbohydrates 28.2 g 79%
Total fat 0.4 g 2%

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)

Share of FDA 2,000 kcal reference daily intake provided by 100 grams.

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)
Item Amount Relative value
Protein 6.6 g 13% DV
Vitamin C 10 mg 11% DV
Carbohydrates 28.2 g 10% DV
Dietary fiber 2.7 g 10% DV
Total fat 0.4 g 0% DV

Nutrient library

Full nutrient profile

Nutrient Per 100 g % Daily Value (100 g)
Energy 143 kcal 7%
Total fat 0.4 g 0%
Carbohydrates 28.2 g 10%
Dietary fiber 2.7 g 10%
Protein 6.6 g 13%
Vitamin C 10 mg 11%

What this means for your health

What is in it

Raw garlic is low in fat and high in carbs. In a 100 g serving it has 143 kcal, 6.6 g protein, 0.38 g total fat, 28.2 g carbohydrates, 2.7 g dietary fiber, and 10 mg vitamin C.

What it means for your health

Protein helps build and repair body tissues. Carbohydrates provide energy. Fiber can aid digestive comfort. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that may support immune function. The low fat content means it adds few calories from fat.

Good to know

Garlic is used as a flavoring and can be eaten raw or cooked. Its strong taste may be milder after cooking, which can also reduce vitamin C a little. It also adds a pungent aroma to dishes. Include it as part of a varied diet. This is general education, not medical advice.

Research behind it

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Source

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain) (ID: 1104647) · Retrieved 2026-10-26

Educational information only, not medical or dietary advice. Consult a qualified health professional for personal nutrition guidance.