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Roasted garlic Calories
Roasted garlic is soft, sweet, and rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Roasted garlic (5 g) has 7 calories. That works out to 149 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.7 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Roasted garlic Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 5 g
7
KCAL / 5G
Carbs
1.7g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 85% · Protein 15% · Fat 0%
Roasted garlic nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (5 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 7 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.85 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.7 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
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 Medium Roasted garlic?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 5 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 3 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (chopped) | 4 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 8 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 12 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 15 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 20 g | 30 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 30 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 40 g | 60 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 149 kcal |
Calculated from 149 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Roasted garlic
How do you make roasted garlic?
Roasted garlic is made by cutting the top off a whole bulb, adding a little oil, and cooking it until the cloves are soft. Roast it in an oven or over a grill, and check that the cloves are tender rather than dark and burnt.
What can you use roasted garlic for?
Roasted garlic works well in mashed potatoes, soups, pasta sauces, dips, and salad dressings. Its soft cloves can also be spread on bread or stirred into butter; roasting gives garlic a mellow, sweet flavor rather than its usual sharp bite.
How should you store roasted garlic?
Store roasted garlic in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Don’t leave garlic submerged in oil at room temperature, because improperly stored garlic-in-oil can pose a food-safety risk.
Can you freeze roasted garlic?
Yes, roasted garlic freezes well. Squeeze the cooled cloves out of their skins, freeze them in a sealed container in small portions, and add them straight to cooked dishes or thaw them in the refrigerator. The texture may be softer after thawing.
Why does roasted garlic taste bitter?
Roasted garlic usually tastes bitter when it has been cooked too hot or too long and the cloves have burnt. Remove it from the heat when the cloves are soft and lightly golden; blackened, dried-out cloves are likely to taste harsh.
Do you peel roasted garlic before eating it?
Yes, remove the papery outer skin and the thin skin around each roasted garlic clove before eating. Once the cloves are tender, gently squeeze the bottom of the bulb to push them out.
Can roasted garlic replace fresh garlic in recipes?
Yes, roasted garlic can replace fresh garlic, but it has a sweeter, milder flavor and won’t give the same sharpness. Adjust the amount to taste, especially in recipes where raw or lightly cooked garlic is meant to stand out.
Is roasted garlic good for you?
Yes, roasted garlic can add flavor along with fiber and vitamins to meals. Cooking softens its pungency and reduces some heat-sensitive compounds, but it remains a useful ingredient in a varied diet.
Can you eat roasted garlic every day?
Yes, roasted garlic can be part of everyday meals, but large amounts may cause heartburn, gas, or stomach discomfort in some people. If garlic tends to bother you, try a smaller amount and see how you feel.
Is roasted garlic the same as garlic confit?
No, roasted garlic and garlic confit are made differently. Roasted garlic is cooked with dry heat, while garlic confit is gently cooked in oil; don’t store homemade garlic confit at room temperature.
Roasted garlic Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Vitamin C
1.56mg · 2% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.03mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Selenium
0.71µg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
7.65mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
20mg · 1% DV
Sodium
0.85mg · 0% DV
Roasted garlic Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Roasted garlic
To burn the 7 calories in 1 piece (medium) (5 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 Roasted garlic?
Roasted garlic is made by cooking whole garlic bulbs over hot coals until the cloves turn soft and easy to squeeze from their skins. The heat mellows garlic’s sharp bite, bringing out a gentle sweetness. In Turkey, it can accompany grilled meat and vegetables, appear on a meze spread, or be mashed and spread on bread; it also works well stirred into sauces and dips.
It is mostly carbohydrate, with little fat, and is often eaten in small portions as a flavourful addition rather than a main dish. Pair it with grilled vegetables, yoghurt dips or crusty bread. For a lighter serving, use just a little oil and let the garlic add richness to the rest of the plate.
How Nutritious Is Roasted garlic?
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 Roasted garlic 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 Roasted garlic Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Roasted 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
Roasted garlic Fat Profile
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.