Calories in Garlic, cooked
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Garlic, cooked contains 142 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 clove (3 g) provides about 4 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 19% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in mustard and other condiments on FoodFactly, where the median is 64 kcal per 100 g across 26 foods.
100 g provides 69% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6, 33% of the Daily Value for copper and 18% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 142 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.38 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.088 g | 0.4% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 248 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 28 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 0.99 g | |
| Protein C | 6.6 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.08 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.66 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 1.2 mg | 69% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 23.1 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 180 mg | 14% |
| Iron C | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 152 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 399 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 1.2 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Selenium C | 9.7 µg | 18% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 19%
- Carbohydrates 79%
- Fat 2%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6.6 gin the top quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 1 g)
- Fiber2.7 gin the top quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 0.65 g)
- Sugars0.99 gin the lowest quarter of mustard and other condiments (median 3.2 g)
- Fat0.38 gbelow the median for mustard and other condiments (median 0.39 g)
- Saturated fat0.088 gabove the median for mustard and other condiments (median 0.076 g)
- Sodium248 mgbelow the median for mustard and other condiments (median 444 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.25 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.086 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 4 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 14 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 62.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Garlic
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic, raw Raw | 149 | 6.4 g | 33.1 g | 0.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers, hot, cooked Cooked | 59 | 1.4 g | 7.7 g | 3.1 g |
| Peppermint, fresh Raw | 70 | 3.8 g | 14.9 g | 0.94 g |
| Dill weed, fresh Raw | 43 | 3.5 g | 7 g | 1.1 g |
| Mustard | 69 | 4.3 g | 5.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Mustard, prepared, yellow | 61 | 4.3 g | 5.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Horseradish, prepared | 48 | 1.2 g | 11.3 g | 0.69 g |
| Horseradish | 48 | 1.2 g | 11.3 g | 0.69 g |
| Peppers, hot, raw Raw | 34 | 1.4 g | 7.7 g | 0.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked garlic?
100 g of cooked garlic has 142 kcal. 1 clove (3 g): about 4 kcal. 1 teaspoon (5 g): about 7 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked garlic?
Cooked garlic contains 6.6 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.2 g in 1 clove (3 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other mustard and other condiments, that is among the highest quarter (median 1 g).
How many carbs are in cooked garlic?
Cooked garlic has 28 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.7 g of fiber and 0.99 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked garlic?
Cooked garlic contains 0.38 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.088 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked garlic contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B6 (69% DV), copper (33% DV), selenium (18% DV), Thiamin (B1) (15% DV) and calcium (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked garlic?
100 g contains 248 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does garlic have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, garlic, cooked has 142 kcal, while garlic, raw has 149 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709932. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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