Garlic is one of the herbs that have a very good nutritional content and in need by the body. Garlic is very high in vitamin C and calcium and iron.
Here is a summary of the nutrients given by garlic per 136 gr of garlic:
| **Content ** | Amount / 100 grams |
|---|---|
| Selenium | 14, 2 mg |
| Mangan | 1,672 mg |
| Zinc | 1,16 mg (12%) |
| Sodium | 17 mg (1%) |
| Potassium | 401 mg (9%) |
| Phosphor | 153 mg (22%) |
| Magnesium | 25 mg (7%) |
| Iron | 1.7 mg (14%) |
| Calcium | 181 mg (18%) |
| Vitamin C | 31,2 mg (52%) |
| Folate (B9 Vit) | 3 mg (1%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 1, 235 (mg%) |
| Pantothenic acid (B 5) | 0, 596 mg (12%) |
| Niacin (vit B3) | 0, 7 mg (5%) |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0, 11 mg (7%) |
| Thiamnine (Vit B1) | 0.2 mg (15%) |
| Beta-carotene | 5 mg |
| Protein | 6,39 |
| Fat | 0.5 |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 |
| Sugar | 1.00 |
| Carbohydrates | 33, 06 |
Source: USDA Nutrient Database.
In a recent study published by scientists from the University of Nottingham, the researchers concluded that garlic can actually reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
The benefits of eating raw garlic:
