22 kcal P 0.7g C 3.84g F 0.43g
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Calories in Garlic
The "plant of immortality" that ancient Egyptians put in pharaohs' tombs
143 kcal
What makes garlic so powerful?
Herodotus wrote that the workers who built the Egyptian pyramids were given a daily ration of garlic to keep up their strength, and ancient Olympic athletes in Greece chewed it before competing — making it arguably history's first performance enhancer. Sumerians were already cultivating it over 5,000 years ago, and archaeologists have found garlic cloves sealed inside Egyptian tombs. The real power move, though, is chemical: garlic is almost inert until you cut, crush, or chew it. That's the only thing that triggers the enzyme alliinase to convert alliin into allicin — the sulfur compound behind both the smell and most of garlic's researched anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and cholesterol-lowering effects.
5,000+ years in use
Cultivated by the Sumerians and sealed inside Egyptian tombs as a symbol of vitality.
Ancient performance enhancer
Olympic athletes and pyramid laborers were given garlic rations to boost stamina.
The allicin trick
Allicin only forms after garlic is cut, crushed, or chewed — and breaks down fast under high heat.
💡 When & how to use it
Crush or chop garlic and let it sit for about 10 minutes before cooking — this gives allicin time to fully form before heat starts breaking it down. Add it near the end of cooking rather than at the start, and pair it with olive oil, lemon, or tomatoes, which it's traditionally cooked with across Mediterranean cuisine.
Calories by Serving Size
100g
143 kcal
P 6.62g C 28.2g F 0.38g
1 RACC (85g)
122 kcal
P 5.6g C 24g F 0.3g
200g
286 kcal
P 13.2g C 56.4g F 0.8g
50g
72 kcal
P 3.3g C 14.1g F 0.2g
Full Nutrition Facts
Per 100g — daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Calories 143
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.38g 0%
Total Carbohydrate 28.2g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 10%
Protein 6.62g 13%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
How does Garlic fit your daily goals?
29 min
Walking to burn 143 kcal
7%
of 2,000 kcal daily goal
6.62g
protein (13% of daily 50g)
14
servings until 2,000 kcal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Garlic?
Garlic contains 143 calories per 100g. A standard serving of 1 RACC (85g) provides 122 calories. It is a moderate-calorie food that can fit into most healthy diets.
How much protein does Garlic have?
Garlic provides 6.62g of protein per 100g, which is 13% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is not a primary protein source.
How many carbs are in Garlic?
Garlic contains 28.2g of carbohydrates per 100g . It also provides 2.7g of dietary fiber.
Is Garlic good for weight loss?
Garlic has 143 kcal per 100g, which is relatively moderate. It can fit into a weight-loss diet as long as portion sizes are managed.
How do I track Garlic calories accurately?
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