Bay leaf

Tbsp, Crumbled2 g
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 (helps regulate the body's metabolism), Iron (plays a key role in providing strength to the immune system), Vitamin A (keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy), Vitamin B6 (reduces the risk of heart attack), Calcium (helps you build strong bones), Vitamin C (protects against immune system deficiencies), Magnesium (helps you sleep better), Zinc (very important in dealing with prostate disorders), Copper (essential for normal growth and health), Potassium (instrumental for the metabolic processing of various nutrients) and Phosphorus (a vital part of the body growth process).
  • 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
Calorie Density
High
Density
(3.1 cal/g)
Nutrition Density
High
Density
(78.6 %/cal)
High Risk Components Density
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)
Bay leaf Vitamins Chart

Great source of Vitamin A

Keeps skin and mucous membrane cells healthy; Fights cancer and slows down tumor growth.

MINERALS

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

Great source of Manganese

Essential for healthy bones; 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%