Spices (bay leaf) nutrition facts
Laurus nobilis
100 grams of spices, bay leaf contain 313 calories, 7.6 g of protein, 75 g of carbohydrates and 8.4 g of fat. It is an excellent source of manganese (355% DV), iron (239% DV), vitamin B6 (102% DV) and dietary fiber (94% DV). Most of its calories (74%) come from carbs. It is high in fiber.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Manganese355%
- Iron239%
- Vitamin B6102%
- Dietary fiber94%
- Calcium64%
- Vitamin C52%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 309 µg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 46.5 mg | 52% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.42 mg | 32% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.74 mg | 102% |
| Folate | 180 µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 834 mg | 64% |
| Iron | 43 mg | 239% |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 120 mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 113 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.7 mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.42 mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 8.17 mg | 355% |
| Selenium | 2.8 µg | 5% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 2.28 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.64 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.29 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 5.44 g | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other spices and herbs
| Per 100 g | Spices (bay leaf) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 313 | 249 | +26% |
| Protein | 7.61 g | 10.1 g | -24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 75 g | 44 g | +71% |
| Total fat | 8.36 g | 8.37 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 26.3 g | 19.3 g | +36% |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1237 mg | -98% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170917. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.