Calories in Garlic
Garlic contains 149 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 clove (3 g) — carries about 4.5 kcal.
Looks caloric per 100 g, but one clove carries barely ~4 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving — 1 clove (3 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 149 kcal | 4.5 kcal |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g | 1 g |
| Fibre | 2.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 1 g | 0 g |
How much exercise burns one serving?
~1 minutes
~1 minutes
Approximate, for a ~4.5 kcal serving and a ~70 kg adult (walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in garlic?
Garlic contains 149 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving — 1 clove (3 g) — carries about 4.5 kcal.
How much protein, fat and carbohydrate does garlic have?
Per 100 g: 6.4 g protein, 0.5 g fat and 33 g carbohydrates, of which 2.1 g fibre and 1 g sugars.
Is garlic suitable for a diet?
In moderation — 149 kcal per 100 g is a medium calorie density. A serving (1 clove (3 g)) carries ~4.5 kcal, so portion size matters. Looks caloric per 100 g, but one clove carries barely ~4 kcal.
How much does one serving of garlic weigh?
The typical serving is 1 clove (3 g) — about 3 g, which equals ~4.5 kcal.
How much exercise burns one serving of garlic?
Roughly 1 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minutes of running (approximate, for a ~70 kg adult: walking ~4 kcal/min, running ~10 kcal/min).
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Values are rounded average reference figures per 100 g/ml (USDA FoodData Central and European food-composition tables). Real values vary with variety, recipe and preparation — the label of a specific product always takes precedence. This information is not medical or dietary advice.