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Garlic Nutrition

Nutrients in 100 g (3.5 oz)

Updated | 2025-01-09

Written and reviewed by the NatureClaim Team



Garlic



Overview of Garlic Nutrition

Scientific Name: Allium sativum


Order: Asparagales


Family: Amaryllidaceae


Garlic (Allium sativum) can be eaten fresh or added to food as a spice. Do not confuse garlic with the highly toxic plant, autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale), a plant that looks like garlic. For patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) [Galeone et al. 2007] or prostate cancer [Salem et al. 2011], consuming garlic may improve health outcomes. Safety: Some people are allergic to garlic, and inhalation of garlic powder may cause asthma. Garlic may increase the risk of bleeding and bruising, such as increase nosebleeds, bad interactions with anti-coagulation and anti-platelet drugs, and cause bleeding after shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). Excessive garlic use may decrease red blood cell hemoglobin production. There have been cases of garlic causing obstruction of the small intestines, gastrointestinal pain, hematemesis, and hematochezia, as well as hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). Applying garlic onto the skin can cause burns, contact dermatitis, and may cause a photo contact allergic reaction. Garlic can also cause burns if held within the mouth. Avoid garlic use at least 2 weeks before surgery. Safety information was derived from the following sources: [Alvarez et al. 2003]; [Bagga et al. 2008]; [Baruchin et al. 2001]; [Carden et al. 2002]; [Delaney et al. 1996]; [Falleroni et al. 1981]; [Friedman et al. 2006]; [Gravas et al. 2009]; [Jappe et al. 1999]; [Lachter et al. 2003]; [Lemière et al. 1996]; [Lybarger et al. 1982]; [Moneret-Vautrin et al. 2002]; [Moyle et al. 2004]; [Parish et al. 1987]; [Pérez-Pimiento et al. 1999]; [Polat et al. 2007]; [Rafaat et al. 2000]; [Ruocco et al. 1996]; [Shakeel et al. 2010]; [Silva et al. 2013]; [van der Walt et al. 2010].



Calories
Name Amount % Daily Value
Calories 149 kcal 7%


Carbohydrates
Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Carbs 33.06 g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.10 g 8%
Sugars 1.00 g
Starch - g


Sterols
Name Amount % Daily Value
Cholesterol 0.00 mg 0%
Phytosterols - mg


Fat and Fatty Acids
Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Fat 0.50 g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.09 g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total 0.25 g
  • 18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6
0.23 g
  • 18:3 n-6 (GLA)
0.00 g
  • 18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3
0.02 g
  • 18:4 n-3 (SDA)
0.00 g
  • 20:5 n-3 (EPA)
0.00 g
  • 22:5 n-3 (DPA)
0.00 g
  • 22:6 n-3 (DHA)
0.00 g
Trans Fat - g


Protein and Amino Acids
Name Amount % Daily Value
Protein, total 6.36 g 13%
  • Tryptophan
0.07 g
  • Threonine
0.16 g
  • Isoleucine
0.22 g
  • Leucine
0.31 g
  • Lysine
0.27 g
  • Methionine
0.08 g
  • Cystine
0.07 g
  • Phenylalanine
0.18 g
  • Tyrosine
0.08 g
  • Valine
0.29 g
  • Arginine
0.63 g
  • Histidine
0.11 g
  • Alanine
0.13 g
  • Aspartic Acid
0.49 g
  • Glutamic Acid
0.81 g
  • Glycine
0.20 g
  • Proline
0.10 g
  • Serine
0.19 g


Vitamins
Name Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin Can antioxidant and for immune health and making collagen
31.20 mg 35%
Thiaminfor amino acid, glucose, and lipid metabolism
0.20 mg 17%
Riboflavinfor amino acid, lipid, and vitamin B6 metabolism
0.11 mg 8%
Niacinfor digestive and skin health and nerve function
0.70 mg 4%
Pantothenic Acidfor cholesterol, fatty acid, and hormone metabolism
0.60 mg 12%
Vitamin B6for brain development, immune health, and protein metabolism
1.24 mg 73%
Folate, totalfor amino acid metabolism and preventing neural tube defects
3.00 mcg 1%
  • Folic Acid
0.00 mcg
  • Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)
3.00 mcg
Cholinefor brain health and nerve function
23.20 mg 4%
Betainefor metabolizing an amino acid called homocysteine
- mg
Vitamin B12for nerve function and red blood cell formation
0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin A, totalan antioxidant and for eye, immune, and reproductive health
0.42 mcg 0%
  • Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent
0.00 mcg
  • Retinol
0.00 mcg
  • Beta-Carotene
5.00 mcg
  • Alpha-Carotene
0.00 mcg
  • Beta-Cryptoxanthin
0.00 mcg
Lycopenean antioxidant
0.00 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthinantioxidants
16.00 mcg
Vitamin E, totalan antioxidant and for cardiovascular and immune health
0.08 mg 1%
  • Alpha-Tocopherol
0.08 mg
  • Beta-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Gamma-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Delta-Tocopherol
- mg
Vitamin Dfor calcium absorption, immune health, and muscle/nerve function
0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)for bone health and normal blood clotting
1.70 mcg 1%
Biotinfor amino acid, glucose, and fatty acid metabolism
- mcg -


Minerals
Name Amount % Daily Value
Calciumfor bone health and muscle/nerve function
181.00 mg 14%
Ironfor carrying oxygen to cells and muscles
1.70 mg 9%
Magnesiumfor bone and heart health and muscle/nerve function
25.00 mg 6%
Phosphorusfor bone health and helping the body store and use energy
153.00 mg 12%
Potassiumfor carbohydrate metabolism and muscle/nerve function
401.00 mg 9%
Sodiumfor muscle/nerve function
17.00 mg 1%
Zincan antioxidant and for immune health
1.16 mg 11%
Copperfor iron absorption and blood vessel, bone, and immune health
0.30 mg 33%
Manganesean antioxidant
1.67 mg 73%
Seleniuman antioxidant and for reproductive health and thyroid function
14.20 mcg 26%
Iodinefor thyroid function
- mcg -
Chromiumfor metabolizing and storing carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
- mcg -
Molybdenumfor metabolizing sulfites and sulfur-containing amino acids
- mcg -
Chloridefor muscle/nerve function
- mg -
Fluoridefor reducing tooth decay
- mg


Flavonoids
Name Amount
Flavonols
  • Kaempferol
0.30 mg
  • Myricetin
1.60 mg
  • Quercetin
1.70 mg
Isoflavones
  • Daidzein
0.00 mg
  • Genistein
0.00 mg
  • Glycitein
0.00 mg
  • Isoflavones, total
0.00 mg
  • Biochanin A
0.00 mg
  • Formononetin
0.00 mg
  • Coumestrol
0.00 mg


Others
Name Amount
Water 58.58 g
Ash 1.50 g
Alcohol 0.00 g
Caffeine 0.00 mg
Theobromine 0.00 mg
Resveratrol - mg
Phytoalbumin - mg
Chlorogenic Acid - mg

The "-" means insufficient data.

% Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet or refer to the Dietary Reference Intakes for a specific life stage.


References:

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, Current Release.

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets. Accessed from https://ods.od.nih.gov/.


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