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Garlic roasted with olive oil Calories
Aromatic roasted garlic with olive oil, rich in flavor compounds
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Garlic roasted with olive oil (30 g) has 54 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.4 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 2.5 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of B6 covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Garlic roasted with olive oil Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 30 g
54
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
7.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
2.5g
· 3% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 10% · Fat 39%
Garlic roasted with olive oil nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 54 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 5.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Garlic roasted with olive oil?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 3 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 12 g | 22 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 15 g | 27 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 24 g | 43 kcal |
| 10 piece (large) | 30 g | 54 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 35 g | 63 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 70 g | 126 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Garlic roasted with olive oil
How do you make garlic roasted with olive oil?
To make garlic roasted with olive oil, trim the top off a whole garlic head, drizzle the exposed cloves with oil, and wrap the head in foil. Roast until the cloves are very soft, then squeeze them out of their skins.
How long does garlic roasted with olive oil take in the oven?
Garlic roasted with olive oil usually takes about 35–45 minutes at 400°F (200°C) when baked as a whole head. It is ready when the cloves feel soft when pressed and can be squeezed from their skins; smaller pieces may cook faster.
What can you use garlic roasted with olive oil for?
Garlic roasted with olive oil works well mashed into a spread, stirred into mashed potatoes, or blended into pasta sauces, soups, and dressings. Its mellow, slightly sweet flavor is also good mixed with butter or served alongside roasted vegetables.
Do you roast garlic with olive oil in its skin?
Yes, garlic roasted with olive oil is usually cooked with the papery skin on. The skin helps keep the cloves together and moist; after roasting, squeeze out the soft center and discard the dry, papery peel.
Can you roast peeled garlic cloves with olive oil instead of a whole head?
Yes, peeled cloves can be roasted with olive oil, but they cook faster and can burn more easily than a whole head. Spread them in a small oven-safe dish, keep them coated with oil, and check them often until tender and lightly golden.
Why is my garlic roasted with olive oil bitter?
Garlic roasted with olive oil can taste bitter if the cloves get too dark or burn. Roast at a moderate temperature, keep the cloves lightly coated with oil, and take them out when they are soft and just golden rather than deeply browned.
How should you store garlic roasted with olive oil?
Store garlic roasted with olive oil in a covered container in the refrigerator and use it within four days. Do not leave garlic submerged in oil at room temperature, because that creates conditions in which the bacteria that cause botulism can grow.
Can you freeze garlic roasted with olive oil?
Yes, you can freeze garlic roasted with olive oil. Squeeze the cloves from their skins and freeze them whole or mashed in small portions, so you can add only what you need to a dish. Keep them frozen rather than storing them in oil at room temperature.
Is garlic roasted with olive oil the same as garlic confit?
No, garlic roasted with olive oil is not necessarily garlic confit. Roasted garlic is commonly cooked as a whole head in the oven, while confit usually means cloves slowly cooked while submerged in fat; both become soft, but the methods differ.
Can you spread garlic roasted with olive oil directly on bread?
Yes, the soft cloves of garlic roasted with olive oil can be squeezed from their skins and spread directly on bread. Try it on toasted sourdough or crackers, or mash it with a little salt and herbs for a simple savory spread.
Garlic roasted with olive oil Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B6
0.3mg · 18% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B5
0.15mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.42mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Selenium
3.6µg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
33mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
108mg · 3% DV
Sodium
5.4mg · 0% DV
Garlic roasted with olive oil Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Garlic roasted with olive oil
To burn the 54 calories in 1 serving (medium) (30 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Garlic roasted with olive oil?
Garlic roasted with olive oil is made by baking whole cloves or a bulb with olive oil until the garlic turns soft and mellow. The oven brings out a sweet, rounded aroma, with far less sharpness than raw garlic. It is common in Mediterranean-style cooking, where the softened cloves are spread on bread, stirred into sauces or served alongside roasted vegetables.
It also works as a savoury addition to soups, beans and grain dishes. Its nutrition is shaped mainly by its carbohydrates, while it also provides some fibre and protein; the olive oil gives it a richer, silky texture. For a lighter serving, use just enough oil to coat the garlic and pair it with vegetables or crusty bread.
How Nutritious Is Garlic roasted with olive oil?
Nutrient density
High
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
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.
Is Garlic roasted with olive oil Processed?
NOVA 2
Minimally 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 Garlic roasted with olive oil Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Garlic roasted with olive oil Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Garlic roasted with olive oil Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.56g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.23g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11:1).
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