1 tablespoon (medium) of Canned Garlic (15 g) has 18 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.4 g of carbs, 0.8 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of B6 covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Canned Garlic Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

120

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

22.5g

· 8% DV

Protein

5.5g

· 11% DV

Fat

0.5g

· 1% DV

Fiber

2.2g

· 8% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 77% · Protein 19% · Fat 4%

Canned Garlic Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

1.2mg · 71% DV

0.23mg · 19% DV

0.6mg · 12% DV

0.11mg · 8% DV

Minerals

Manganese

2mg · 87% DV

Selenium

14µg · 25% DV

Phosphorus

153mg · 22% DV

Sodium

350mg · 15% DV

How Nutritious Is Canned Garlic?

Nutrient density

High

70/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

47/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Canned Garlic Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Canned Garlic

To burn the 120 calories in 100 g:

🚶

30min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

12min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

16min

Cycling

🏊

14min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Canned Garlic Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Canned Garlic Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Canned Garlic Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Canned Garlic Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.08g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.02g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.09g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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18 kcal

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Mixed Green Salad

18 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canned Garlic

How many calories are in canned garlic?

Canned garlic contains 120 calories per 100 g. That serving also provides 5.5 g of protein, 22.5 g of carbohydrates, and 0.5 g of fat.

Does canned garlic have a low glycemic index?

Canned garlic has a glycemic index of 30, which is considered low. It provides 22.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: August 21, 2026