Vegetables
Garlic nutrition facts
A 1 RACC (85 g) serving of garlic provides 122 calories, 6 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, and 0 g fat — about 19% of its calories from protein, 79% from carbohydrate, and 2% from fat. The interactive label below toggles between a serving and 100 g.
Calorie split
| Nutrient | Per 1 RACC (85 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 | 143 |
| Protein | 6 g | 7 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 24 g | 28 g |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g |
Vitamins & minerals
Per serving (85 g)
- Vitamin C
- 8.50 mg
- Selenium
- 8.33 mcg
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Selecting, storing & prepping garlic
- Selecting
- Choose firm, plump bulbs with tight, unbroken skin — avoid any that feel soft or show green sprouts inside.
- Storing
- A whole bulb keeps about a month in a cool, dark, dry spot with good airflow — not the refrigerator, which can encourage sprouting. Once separated, individual cloves keep 1–2 weeks.
- Prepping
- Letting chopped or crushed garlic sit for about 10 minutes before cooking allows more of its beneficial compounds to develop.
Storage guidance from the USDA FoodKeeper database (FSIS, Cornell University, and the Food Marketing Institute).
Nutrition highlights
Per 1 RACC (85 g), garlic is a good source of Selenium and Protein.
% of the FDA Daily Value per 1 RACC (85 g) serving.
Key metrics
Nutrient density
Per 100 kcal, garlic delivers about 2% of a Daily Value on average across 22 beneficial nutrients. The score is its percentile for that measure among the 177 foods in our database — higher means more nutrition per calorie. How this is calculated.
- More vitamin C than 81% of foods
Density counts protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals (not fat, sodium, or sugar), each capped so a single nutrient can’t dominate, with a calorie floor so very-low-calorie foods aren’t overstated. It measures nutrition per calorie within our database — a useful guide, not a complete verdict on how “healthy” a food is.
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Questions
- How many calories are in garlic?
- A 1 RACC (85 g) serving of garlic has about 122 calories. Per 100 g, it has 143 calories — a moderate calorie density.
- How much protein is in garlic?
- Garlic provides about 6 g of protein per 1 RACC (85 g) serving, which is 11% of the Daily Value — a good source.
- What are the macros in garlic?
- Per serving, garlic has roughly 6 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, and 0 g fat. By calories, that is 19% protein, 79% carbohydrate, and 2% fat.
- Is garlic high in protein?
- Garlic has a protein density of about 4.6 g per 100 kcal, and 19% of its calories come from protein. Foods above roughly 10 g per 100 kcal are generally considered protein-dense.
- What vitamins and minerals are in garlic?
- Per 1 RACC (85 g), garlic is a notable source of Selenium. The label above lists the full micronutrient profile with % Daily Values.
- What is the nutritional value of garlic?
- Per 1 RACC (85 g), garlic has 122 calories, 6 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, and 0 g fat, plus notable amounts of Selenium. See the full nutrition facts label above for every vitamin and mineral.
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References & methodology
- Data source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service — FoodData Central, FDC ID 1104647 (public domain).
- Daily Values: FDA Nutrition Facts label, 2016 update (adults and children aged 4+).
- Source claims: a serving supplying 10–19% of the Daily Value is a “good source”; 20% or more is an “excellent source” (FDA, 21 CFR 101.54).
- Calorie split: Atwater general factors — 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g for fat.
- Last reviewed: June 2026. Values are typical figures and vary with variety, ripeness, and preparation.
NutriFactsHub. “Garlic Nutrition Facts.” https://nutrifactshub.com/foods/garlic