Garlic, raw

Garlic is a vegetable whose bulb is made up of cloves. The figures here describe raw, peeled cloves. Per 100g, garlic provides 16g of carbohydrate, 7.9g of protein, 17mg of vitamin C and 620mg of potassium. Carbohydrate is its main energy-providing nutrient, and it contains small amounts of fat.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Potassium contributes to normal nerve and muscle function. Raw garlic contains little salt or saturated fat, although these can be added during cooking or in prepared garlic products. Garlic is generally used in small quantities, so the amount of nutrients consumed will depend on how much is eaten. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.