Garlic vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between garlic and garlic powder
- Garlic has more vitamin C and manganese; however, garlic powder is higher in iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, potassium, vitamin B1, and selenium.
- Garlic powder covers your daily iron needs 49% more than garlic.
- Garlic powder contains 26 times less vitamin C than garlic. Garlic contains 31.2mg of vitamin C, while garlic powder contains 1.2mg.
- The glycemic index of garlic is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Garlic, raw and Spices, garlic powder.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +129.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +208% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +197.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +232.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +170.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +68.3% |
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 | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +737.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1466.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +190.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.36 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
33.06 g
Water:
58.58 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
16.55 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
72.73 g
Water:
6.45 g
Other:
3.54 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +808.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.249 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.178 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +945.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.7mg | 5.65mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 414mg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 1.2mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 1.654mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 1.672mg | 0.979mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 9g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.533mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 1193mg | 23% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 16.55g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.435mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 14.2µg | 23.9µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 2.99mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 33.06g | 72.73g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 77mg | 12% |
| Folate | 3µg | 47µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 79mg | 10% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 331kcal | 9% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 67.5mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.67mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.743mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.249g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.796mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 30.96g | 63.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1g | 2.43g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.115g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.178g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0.768mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0.667mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | N/A |
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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
41%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)