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
Vitamins & minerals
Per serving (85 g)
- Vitamin C
- 8.50 mg
- Selenium
- 8.33 mcg
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.
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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://www.nutrifactshub.com/foods/garlic