Garlic Nutrition facts
Garlic
Since time immemorial, garlic recognized as a prized herb in almost all cultures for its medicinal properties as well as culinary uses. This wonderful herbal plant, grown for its underground root or bulb, contains numerous health-promoting phytonutrients that have proven benefits against coronary artery diseases, infections, and cancers.
The herb plant belongs to the family of Alliaceae, in the genus, Allium; and scientifically known as Allium sativum. It is believed to be originating in the mountainous Central Asian, from where it spread all over the temperate and subtropical regions of the world.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 149 Kcal | 7.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.06 g | 25% |
| Protein | 6.36 g | 11% |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 5.5% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 3 µg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.700 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.596 mg | 12% |
| Pyridoxine | 1.235 mg | 95% |
| Riboflavin | 0.110 mg | 8% |
| Thiamin | 0.200 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 9 IU | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2 mg | 52% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7 µg | 1.5% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 153 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 8.5% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 181 mg | 18 % |
| Copper | 0.299 mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1.70 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 1.672 mg | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 153 mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 14.2 µg | 26% |
| Zinc | 1.160 mg | 10.5% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 5 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-ß | 0 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 16 µg | -- |