Garlic vs. Olive oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are garlic and olive oil different?
- Garlic is richer in vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and calcium, while olive oil is higher in vitamin E and vitamin K.
- Olive oil covers your daily need for vitamin E, 95% more than garlic.
- Garlic is lower in saturated fat.
- Garlic has a higher glycemic index (30) than olive oil (0).
Garlic, raw and Oil, olive, salad or cooking types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +203.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +7633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17837.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3441.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19900% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +663181.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4126.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 72.961g | 182% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 100g | 153% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0mg | 95% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 14.35mg | 95% |
| Manganese | 1.672mg | 0mg | 73% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 10.523g | 68% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 13.808g | 62% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 60.2µg | 49% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 884kcal | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 0mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 14.2µg | 0µg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 1mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 0.56mg | 14% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 0g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 1mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 33.06g | 0g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 30.96g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.719g)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)