Super source
Carbohydrate
21.2 g · 8% DV target
A pungent, aromatic bulb that mellows into a sweet, buttery depth when cooked, garlic is a foundational culinary staple with a robust profile of protective plant compounds.
Garlic is a core component of the Mediterranean diet, which is consistently linked to improved cardiovascular health and a reduced risk of chronic disease .711
Meta-analyses of prospective studies indicate that regular garlic consumption is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer .6
Early research suggests a potential protective effect against gastric cancer, though large-scale cohort studies have shown mixed results regarding the strength of this association .67
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
21.2 g · 8% DV target
3.03 g · 11% DV target
13.1 mg · 15% DV target
0.18 mg · 15% DV target
1.02 mg · 60% DV target
488 mg · 10% DV target
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Garlic has a low carbon and water footprint compared to most crops.
Garlic was so highly valued in ancient Egypt that it was used as currency, and workers on the Great Pyramid of Giza were reportedly paid in cloves to maintain their strength.