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Purple Garlic紫にんにく · Murasaki ninniku · กระเทียมม่วง

Garlic adds big flavor for few calories; small meta-analyses suggest modest BP/lipid effects. Enjoy raw or lightly cooked; bloom in oil; watch stomach sensitivity.

Overview

Purple-skinned garlic bulb

  • Origin: /
  • Standard portion: 100 g
  • Approx. 149 kcal per serving
Serving guidanceShow details

Best with

  • Olive oil (blooms aroma)
  • Lemon (brightens)
  • Parsley (freshens breath)
  • Miso soup (umami base)
  • Tofu (gentle protein)

Use caution with

  • Milk desserts (flavor clash)
  • Very sweet smoothies (overpower)
  • Empty stomach for sensitive gut (irritation)
  • Anticoagulants (bleeding risk)
Pros & consShow details

Pros

  • Aromatic
  • Low calorie
  • Umami-boosting

Cons

  • Strong breath
  • May irritate stomach
  • Can sprout in storage
Calorie comparisonShow details
Calories, protein, carbs, and fat (PCF) by serving unit.
ServingCaloriesProtein (P)Carbs (C)Fat (F)
1 serve100 g
149 kcal6.4 g33 g0.5 g
Per 50 g50 g
74.5 kcal3.2 g16.5 g0.25 g
Per 100 g100 g
149 kcal6.4 g33 g0.5 g
Per 150 g150 g
224 kcal9.6 g49.5 g0.75 g
Per 200 g200 g
298 kcal12.8 g66 g1 g
Per 250 g250 g
373 kcal16 g82.5 g1.25 g

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Nutrition facts label

Amount: 100 gLabel serving size: 100 g
Calories149 kcal
NutrientAdult % DV
Nutrition facts for selected amount
NutrientAmount · Adult % DV
Protein6.4 g13% of adult daily value
Net Carbs30.9 g11% of adult daily value
Fat0.5 g0.6% of adult daily value
Fiber2.1 g7.5% of adult daily value
Sodium17 mg0.7% of adult daily value
Total Carbs33 g12% of adult daily value
Sugar

Percent daily values are based on standard adult recommended intake.

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