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How Much Minced Garlic Equals a Clove
By Samira Kazan
updated August 13, 2024
How much minced garlic is in a clove and a simple garlic conversion guide, so you always know exactly how much to use between garlic cloves, powder, paste, and more!
Garlic and ginger are two of my most-used, aromatic, flavor-boosting ingredients. So much so that I’ve already shared guides on how to peel garlic , how to crush, chop, and mince garlic cloves , and how to freeze garlic . I’ve also shared several DIYs on homemade garlic paste, flakes, powder, and even garlic-infused olive oil.
This time, though, I’ll be discussing how much garlic is in a clove (i.e., a garlic clove to tsp amount), so you can create any recipe confusion-free, regardless of if the recipe calls for a specific amount of cloves or a generic amount like “1/4 cup minced garlic”.
I’ve also included how to easily substitute fresh garlic cloves. That includes a garlic cloves to powder conversion along with garlic flakes, garlic salt , or garlic paste – so choosing the perfect amount of garlic, no matter what you have, will be quick & easy.
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- How Many Cloves Are in a Head of Garlic?
- How Much Minced Garlic Equals a Clove?
- What are The Best Substitutes for Fresh Garlic?
- An Easy Garlic Conversion Chart
- How to Use Garlic
- How Much Minced Garlic Is a Clove Recipe
How Many Cloves Are in a Head of Garlic?
The number of garlic cloves per head/bulb will vary. However, as a rule of thumb, most grocery store garlic bulbs contain 10-12 cloves (usually 4-7 grams per clove).
The weight and size of cloves vary, though, meaning you may need anywhere between 14-25 cloves for ½ lb. of garlic. Volume amounts are easier to use and convert.
How Much Minced Garlic Equals a Clove?
One clove produces approximately 1 teaspoon of chopped or ½ teaspoon of minced garlic. More specifically:
- 1 garlic clove = ½ teaspoon of minced garlic,
- 2 garlic cloves = 1 teaspoon of minced garlic,
- 3 garlic cloves = 1 ½ teaspoons of minced garlic,
- 4 garlic cloves = 2 teaspoons of minced garlic.
I.e., How many cloves of garlic are in a tablespoon? Following the above minced garlic to cloves guidance, you’d need 3 chopped garlic cloves or 6 minced garlic cloves per tablespoon.
In other words, since 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons, therefore 1 Tbps of minced garlic = 3 tsp x 2 garlic cloves = 6 garlic cloves .
A large clove produces closer to 1 ½ teaspoons of chopped garlic and just below 1 teaspoon of minced garlic.
What are The Best Substitutes for Fresh Garlic?
- Garlic powder – this dehydrated then ground garlic has a super concentrated flavor,
- Dried garlic flakes/granules – these larger pieces will rehydrate to replace larger minced/sliced garlic,
- Garlic salt – garlic salt uses 3 parts salt to 1 part garlic and can replace salt in recipes,
- Garlic puree/paste – homemade garlic paste or store-bought, this is a great “lazy” option to easily replace fresh minced garlic in a 1:1 ratio,
- Garlic-infused olive oil – replace the cooking oil in any recipe with garlic oil for a subtle garlic flavor throughout the dish.
Non-garlic substitutes include shallots, chives, or green onions. Also, if you’re on a garlic-free low FODMAP diet, did you know garlic-infused olive oil is often FODMAP-friendly?!
An Easy Garlic Conversion Chart
Below is a general guideline for how to convert 1 medium clove of fresh garlic to any of the below substitutes. Adjust the amount to taste and based on your specific recipe.
Just note that garlic salt usually contains a 3:1 ratio of salt to garlic powder, so the recipe may need adjusting (i.e., using less added salt). I recommend leaving out any other salt until after you’ve added the garlic salt and tasted the dish.
How to Use Garlic
- Homemade Garlic Aioli
- Garlic Cream Sauce (Garlic Alfredo Sauce)
- Creamy Roasted Garlic Dressing
- Easy Garlic and Olive Oil Pasta (Pasta Aglio e Olio)
- 30 recipes that use garlic as a main ingredient
I’d love to hear any thoughts/questions in the comment below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie !
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- ▢ 1 clove garlic medium-sized
Instructions
- 1 medium clove of garlic equals to: – 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, – 1 teaspoon diced garlic, – 1/2 teaspoon dried garlic flakes, – 1/4 teaspoon dried garlic granules, – 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, – 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (reduce added salt accordingly) – 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste – 1/2 teaspoon garlic juice
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How Much Minced Garlic Is a Clove
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic medium-sized
Instructions
- 1 medium clove of garlic equals to: - 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, - 1 teaspoon diced garlic, - 1/2 teaspoon dried garlic flakes, - 1/4 teaspoon dried garlic granules, - 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, - 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (reduce added salt accordingly) - 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste - 1/2 teaspoon garlic juice
Notes
Nutrition
Recipe on Alphafoodie: https://www.alphafoodie.com/how-much-minced-garlic-equals-a-clove/
