Sweet Bay · Laurus nobilis
Spices, bay leaf
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 49/100
How many beneficial nutrients Spices, bay leaf delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Spices, bay leaf come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
74% from carbs
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Carbs 74%75.0 g per serving
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Fat 19%8.4 g per serving
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Protein 8%7.6 g per serving
What Spices, bay leaf is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 8.4 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 1,050.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 1,240.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 10.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 10.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 530.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 210.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 1,270.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 160.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 140.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 1,500.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 1,240.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7.6 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 309.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 46.5 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 180.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 834.0 mg | |
| Iron | 43.0 mg | |
| Magnesium | 120.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 113.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 529.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 23.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 3.7 mg | |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | |
| Manganese | 8.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 2.8 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 3.6 g | — |
About Spices, bay leaf
Bay leaves are the leathery, aromatic leaves of the bay laurel — added whole to soups, stews, sauces and braises to infuse a subtle, herbal, slightly floral depth over long cooking, then fished out before serving, since the leaf itself stays tough and isn't eaten.
Because they're used to flavor and then removed rather than eaten, bay leaves contribute essentially nothing nutritionally to the finished dish; their entire role is aromatic. The dried leaves carry essential oils that release slowly into liquid as they simmer.
A bay leaf or two is one of those quiet background notes you notice mostly by their absence — a small, easy way to add savory depth to anything slow-cooked. Just remember to take it out.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Spices, bay leaf?
There are 313 calories in 100 g of Spices, bay leaf, or about 6 calories in 1 tbsp, crumbled (2 g).
How much protein is in Spices, bay leaf?
Spices, bay leaf contains 7.6 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Spices, bay leaf?
Spices, bay leaf has 75.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Spices, bay leaf?
Spices, bay leaf provides 8.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Spices, bay leaf a good source of?
Spices, bay leaf is an excellent source of Manganese (355% DV), Iron (239% DV), Vitamin B6 (102% DV), Dietary Fiber (94% DV), Calcium (64% DV) and Vitamin C (52% DV) and a good source of Protein, Niacin (B3) and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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