Bay leaf
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Tbsp, Crumbled2 g
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Tsp, Crumbled1 g

Calories in 1 tbsp; crumbled (2 g)
6.3 calories, 1.8 from fat
 
Carbs
1.5 g
 
Proteins
0.2 g
 
Fat
0.2 g
 
Sat. Fat
0 g

KEY FACTS

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  • Bay leaf has high calorie density - this means that the amount of calories you are getting from an ounce is high (0.11 cal/oz).
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals (78.6%/cal) - a good source of Manganese (controls the level of sugar in the blood), Iron (important in regulating body temperature), Vitamin A (keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy), Vitamin B6 (helps prevent formation of kidney stones), Calcium (helps you build strong bones), Vitamin C (prevents eye diseases and skin wrinkling), Magnesium (relaxes the nervous system), Zinc (plays a leading role in weight loss), Copper (helps balance blood cholesterol levels), Potassium (it plays an important role for normal muscle contraction) and Phosphorus (helps provide effective digestion).
  • Bay leaf contains a low amount of risky components that may include saturated fat and sodium (0%/oz).
  • Good source of proteins (15% of DV/100g), fiber (105% of DV/100g) and relatively high in carbs (25% of DV/100g)!
Calories Nutrition Risky Content
High
Density
(3.1 cal/g)
High
Density
(78.6 %/cal)
Low
Density
(0.1 %/g)

NUTRITION FACTS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)
0%
Protein
1%
Carbs
2%
Fiber
0%
Fat
0%
Saturated Fat
0%
Cholesterol
0%
Sodium
0%
Added Sugar

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VITAMINS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Vitamin A

Fights cancer and slows down tumor growth; Helps prevent infectious diseases and vision problems.

MINERALS

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Great source of Manganese

Helps regulate the body's metabolism; Controls the level of sugar in the blood.

NUTRITION LABEL

(% of daily value based on 2000 calories per day)

Nutrition Facts

Bay leaf

Serving Size: tbsp; crumbled (2g)

* Amount Per Serving
Calories 6.3 cal
Calories from Fat 1.8 cal
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0.2 g 0.3%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0.2%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0.5 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 1.5 g 0.5%
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g 2.1%
Sugars (Added) 0 g 0%
Protein 0.2 g 0.3%
 
Vitamins
Vitamin A 123.7 IU 2.5%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 1.7%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0.9 mg 1.6%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0 mg 0%
Vitamin K 0 mcg 0%
 
Minerals
Calcium (Ca) 16.7 mg 1.7%
Copper (Cu) 0 mg 0.4%
Iron (Fe) 0.9 mg 4.8%
Magnesium (Mg) 2.4 mg 0.6%
Manganese (Mn) 0.2 mg 8.2%
Potassium (K) 10.6 mg 0.3%
Phosphorus (P) 2.3 mg 0.2%
Selenium (Se) 0.1 mcg 0.1%
Zinc (Zn) 0.1 mg 0.5%