Garlic
Garlic is a type of spice commonly used in breads, chutneys, pickles, relishes, curries, and much more!
The flavor profile for garlic can be described as piquant and spicy.
Garlic contains over 16+ nutrients including 7 vitamins and 9 minerals. Garlic is also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Garlic
There are 14 uses for garlic. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Breads.
- Chutneys, Pickles, Relishes.
- Curries.
- Dips, Spreads, Salsas.
- Dressings, Marinades.
- Grain Dishes.
- Herb Blends, Rubs.
- Pastas.
- Sandwiches, Burgers.
- Sauces.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
- Stocks.
- Stuffing.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming garlic.
- When it comes to purchasing garlic, you want to look for firm bulbs with dry, papery skin. Avoid garlic that is soft or has wet spots or sprouts.
- Buy whole heads of garlic from the produce section of your grocery store, and store them in a cool, dark place. Don’t refrigerate—you’ll kill the flavor!
- When you’re ready to cook with garlic, don’t bother peeling the cloves individually—just slice off the top half of each clove (where the papery skin is) so that you can remove the skin along with the top portion of each clove. This will save you tons of time!
- There are many ways to use garlic in cooking. You can eat it raw as a seasoning, roast it, and use it in stir-fries and sauces.
- You can use garlic to flavor mashed potatoes.
- Add it to any sandwich for a kick of flavor.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of garlic include: silverskin garlic, garlic powder, and elephant garlic.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy garlic is.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Garlic - Fresh
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
149
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 17mg
1%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 33g
25%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 6g
14%
Vitamin B6 95%
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Manganese 93%
·
Vitamin C 42%
·
Copper 33%
·
Selenium 26%
·
Phosphorous 22%
·
Calcium 18%
·
Thiamin 18%
·
Zinc 15%
·
Pantothenic Acid 12%
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Riboflavin 10%
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Iron 9%
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Potassium 9%
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Magnesium 8%
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Choline 5%
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Niacin 5%
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Vitamin K 2%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- Packed with protein.
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 6 micronutrients.
- Good source of 5 micronutrients.