Which is healthier, Garlic or Pesto?

Garlic wins in 8 out of 10 nutritional categories. Garlic has 149 calories and 6.4g protein per 100g, while Pesto has 387 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Garlic vs Pesto?

Garlic contains 149 calories per 100g, while Pesto contains 387 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Garlic or Pesto?

Garlic has more protein with 6.4g per 100g compared to 5g.

Garlic vs Pesto

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Garlic 8

2 Pesto

Vegetables vs Condiments

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Garlic	Pesto	Better
Calories	149kcal	387kcal	Garlic
Protein	6.4g	5g	Garlic
Total Fat	0.5g	37g	Garlic
Carbohydrates	33.1g	7g	Garlic
Fiber	2.1g	1.5g	Garlic
Sugar	1g	1.3g	Garlic
Vitamin C	31.2mg	4mg	Garlic
Calcium	181mg	200mg	Pesto
Iron	1.7mg	2mg	Pesto
Potassium	401mg	155mg	Garlic

Macronutrient Breakdown

Garlic

Protein: 6.4g Fat: 0.5g Carbs: 33.1g

Pesto

Protein: 5g Fat: 37g Carbs: 7g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.

Garlic vs Pesto — Key Takeaway

Garlic has 238 fewer calories per 100g than Pesto, making it the lighter option. Garlic provides 31.2mg of vitamin C.

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