Spices, bay leaf
FDC 170917tsp, crumbled (1 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 95 · +2 vs Spices & herbs medianBay leaf scores 95 of 100 and ranks 23rd of 60 among spices and herbs, an Elite result built on iron at 239% of the Daily Value, dietary fiber at 94%, calcium at 64%, and vitamin C at 52%, all per 100 grams of the dried leaf.
Bay leaves simmer in soups, stews, and braises for flavor and are almost always removed before serving rather than eaten whole. No limits are listed, but because a crumbled teaspoon is the typical serving, the figures above describe the dried leaf in bulk rather than what one bay leaf contributes to a pot of soup.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 313 kcal | 16% |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 75 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber | 26 g | 94% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 834 mg | 64% |
| Iron | 43 mg | 239% |
| Magnesium | 120 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 47 mg | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 309 µg | 34% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 3 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.23 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.75 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.26 g | 1% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 5.3 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8.3 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.43 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 1.2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.47 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3.1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170917Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the spices & herbs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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