Garlic: The "Stinking Rose"

History Garlic, as the belief goes, originated in the deserts of Central Asia. Throughout history it has been used to treat a variety of ailments like Plague in Europe and typhus and dysentery during World War I. Egyptian slaves ate garlic to get strength while building the pyramids.

From the Botanical perspective

Garlic (Allium sativum), belongs to allium family.

Garlic, raw

The nutritional values of "Garlic, raw" per 100 grams are:

Nutrition Summary
Total Calories	149
Protein	6.4 g
Fat	0.4 g
Carbohydrate	33.1 g

Nutrients	Amount	%Daily Value
Calcium, Ca	181 mg	18.1 %
Copper, Cu	0.299 mg	14.95 %
Iron, Fe	1.7 mg	9.444 %
Magnesium, Mg	25 mg	6.25 %
Manganese, Mn	1.672 mg	83.6 %
Phosphorus, P	153 mg	15.3 %
Potassium, K	401 mg	11.457 %
Selenium, Se	14.2 mcg	20.286 %
Sodium, Na	17 mg	0.708 %
Zinc, Zn	1.16 mg	7.733 %
Vitamin A	9 IU	0.18 %
Vitamin C	31.2 mg	52 %
Vitamin B6	1.235 mg	61.75 %
Vitamin E	0.08 mg	0.267 %
Vitamin K	1.7 mcg	2.125 %
Riboflavin	0.11 mg	6.471 %
Thiamin	0.2 mg	13.333 %
Folate, DFE	3 mcg	0.75 %
Niacin	0.7 mg	3.5 %
Sugars	1 g
Fiber	2.1 g	8.4 %
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 %
Water	58.58 g
Carotene, alpha	0 mcg
Carotene, beta	5 mcg
Choline	23.2 mg
Lycopene	0 mcg
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