Calories in 5 Cloves of Raw Garlic

5 cloves of raw garlic (15 g) has 21 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 1 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 4.2 g of carbohydrates, a split of 19% protein, 2% fat and 79% carbs. For comparison, 10 cloves of raw garlic has 43 calories. Burning 21 calories takes about 4 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Raw Garlic Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

21cal

in 5 cloves of raw garlic (15 g)

Protein1 g19% of calories

Fat0.1 g2% of calories

Carbs4.2 g79% of calories

1% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Raw Garlic calories by serving size

Common amounts of raw garlic with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
5g	5 g	7	0.3 g	0 g	1.4 g
1 tsp	5 g	7	0.3 g	0 g	1.4 g
5 cloves	15 g	21	1 g	0.1 g	4.2 g
1 oz	28 g	41	1.9 g	0.1 g	8 g
1/2 cup	68 g	97	4.5 g	0.3 g	19 g
100g	100 g	143	6.6 g	0.4 g	28 g
4 oz	113 g	162	7.5 g	0.4 g	32 g
1 cup	135 g	193	8.9 g	0.5 g	38 g

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Raw Garlic: common questions

How many calories are in 5 cloves of raw garlic?

5 cloves of raw garlic weighs about 15 g and has 21 calories.

How much protein is in 5 cloves of raw garlic?

5 cloves of raw garlic has 1 g of protein, which is 2% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 5 cloves of raw garlic?

5 cloves of raw garlic has 4.2 g of carbohydrates, including 0.4 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.

How much raw garlic is 100 calories?

100 calories of raw garlic is 70 g, about 23 cloves of raw garlic.

More about raw garlic

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2709786. Original description: Garlic, raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.