how many grams in a teaspoon of garlic?

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• Is one teaspoon of garlic equal to one clove?
  Close. A small clove weighs around 3 g, a medium one 4-5 g, and a large hardneck clove can hit 7-8 g. A level teaspoon at 3.1 g matches a small clove almost exactly. Most recipes that say 'one clove or one teaspoon minced' are accurate for medium cloves once you account for a slightly heaped teaspoon.
• How much garlic powder replaces one teaspoon of fresh?
  About a quarter teaspoon of garlic powder substitutes for a teaspoon of fresh chopped garlic. The dehydrated version is concentrated and lacks the sharp allicin bite of raw garlic, so it works better in dry rubs and long-simmered sauces than in dressings or finishing oils where fresh garlic's pungency is the point.
• When does a recipe spec garlic by the teaspoon instead of by clove?
  Spice blends, marinades scaled to a single protein portion, and recipes designed for jarred minced garlic. A teaspoon is also the standard unit for raw garlic in dips like hummus or tzatziki, where one teaspoon per cup of base keeps the bite present without overwhelming the tahini or yogurt as it sits in the fridge overnight.

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