Garlic vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are garlic and vegetable different?
- Garlic is higher in vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, selenium, copper, calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, vegetable is richer in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for garlic is 89% higher.
- Garlic contains 47 times more selenium than vegetable. While garlic contains 14.2µg of selenium, vegetable contains only 0.3µg.
- Garlic has a lower glycemic index (30) than vegetable (66).
Garlic, raw and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties 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 | +13.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +624% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +260.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +341.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4633.3% |
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 | +875% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +294.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1568.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1282.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +152.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +245.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.2% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.074mg | 89% |
| Manganese | 1.672mg | 0.379mg | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 3.2mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 14.2µg | 0.3µg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 214µg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.083mg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 23.5µg | 18% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 25mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 51mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.071mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 0.82mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.151mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 4.4g | 9% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 169mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 33.06g | 13.09g | 7% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 2.86g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.49mg | 6% |
| Folate | 3µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 65kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.072g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.851mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 30.96g | 8.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1g | 3.12g | N/A |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 24.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.073mg | 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
67%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vegetable is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.