Garlic: Nutrition Facts
Garlic is a pungent allium bulb used as a flavoring vegetable in cooked and raw dishes across many cuisines. The USDA SR Legacy entry below describes the raw form.
| Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carb (g) | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | 6.4 | 33.1 | 2.1 | 0.5 |
Percent Daily Value by serving
| Serving | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carb (g) | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 149 (7%) | 6.4 (13%) | 33.1 (12%) | 2.1 (8%) | 0.5 (1%) |
| 1 tsp (~2.8 g) | 4 (0%) | 0.2 (0%) | 0.9 (0%) | 0.1 (0%) | 0.0 (0%) |
| 1 clove (~3 g) | 4 (0%) | 0.2 (0%) | 1.0 (0%) | 0.1 (0%) | 0.0 (0%) |
| 3 cloves (~9 g) | 13 (1%) | 0.6 (1%) | 3.0 (1%) | 0.2 (1%) | 0.0 (0%) |
| 1 cup (~136 g) | 203 (10%) | 8.6 (17%) | 45.0 (16%) | 2.9 (10%) | 0.7 (1%) |
Percent Daily Value shows how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet, based on the United States Food and Drug Administration reference intake of 2,000 calories a day. The FDA notes that 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice and that individual needs vary. The values below are calculated from the USDA macros for this food. FDA Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels (21 CFR 101.9), accessed 2026-06-05.
| Serving | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 149 | 7% |
| Protein (g) | 6.4 | 13% |
| Carb (g) | 33.1 | 12% |
| Fiber (g) | 2.1 | 8% |
| Fat (g) | 0.5 | 1% |
How much protein in Garlic?
Garlic, raw, contains 6.4 g of protein per 100 g, per the USDA FoodData Central entry cited below. A typical 1 tsp (~2.8 g) serving therefore provides about 0.2 g of protein.
How many calories in Garlic?
Garlic, raw, supplies about 149 kcal per 100 g. A 1 tsp (~2.8 g) serving works out to roughly 4 kcal.
Common serving sizes
- 1 tsp (~2.8 g): 4 kcal, 0.2 g protein, 0.0 g fat
- 1 clove (~3 g): 4 kcal, 0.2 g protein, 0.0 g fat
- 3 cloves (~9 g): 13 kcal, 0.6 g protein, 0.0 g fat
- 1 cup (~136 g): 203 kcal, 8.6 g protein, 0.7 g fat
Source: USDA FoodData Central, fdcId 169230, accessed 2026-05-29
References
- Garlic, raw - USDA FoodData Central. USDA FoodData Central. Accessed 2026-05-29.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-29