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Garlic Nutrition Facts & Culinary Profile

Garlic is one of the oldest cultivated plants with potent medicinal properties. Contains allicin — a compound with antibacterial and antifungal effects. Essential in cuisines worldwide.

Garlic
Calories149kcal
Protein6.4g
Fat0.5g
Carbohydrates33.6g
Fiber2.1g
Sugar1g
Density1.1g/ml
Portion3g
Shelf life30days

Vitamins

A0mg
C31.2mg
D0mg
E0mg
K17.4mg
B10.2mg
B20.1mg
B30.7mg
B50.3mg
B60.1mg
B93.7mg
B120mg

Minerals

Calcium181mg
Iron1.7mg
Magnesium25mg
Phosphorus153mg
Potassium401mg
Sodium17mg
Zinc1.2mg
Selenium14.2mg

Culinary profile

sweetness2
acidity2
bitterness4
umami6
aroma8
texturecrunchy

Properties

glycemic index30
glycemic load10
ph6
water activity0.7

Diets

veganvegetarianpaleogluten freemediterranean

Best pairings

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Butter9.0 / 10
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