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Bay leaf nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

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*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Bay leaf

Bay leaf
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 313 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 49 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 tsp, crumbled (0.6 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -17.2 (alkaline)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/223973698 2744 mg
TOP 2% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 98% of foods
TOP 5% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 95% of foods
TOP 7% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 93% of foods
TOP 7% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 93% of foods
TOP 10% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 90% of foods

Bay leaf calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 313
Calories in 1 tsp, crumbled 2 0.6 g
Calories in 1 tbsp, crumbled 6 1.8 g

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 250% 1613% 86% 48% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1065% 15%
Calcium: 2502mg of 1,000mg 250%
Iron: 129mg of 8mg 1613%
Magnesium: 360mg of 420mg 86%
Phosphorus: 339mg of 700mg 48%
Potassium: 1587mg of 3,400mg 47%
Sodium: 69mg of 2,300mg 3%
Zinc: 11mg of 11mg 101%
Copper: 1.2mg of 1mg 139%
Manganese: 25mg of 2mg 1065%
Selenium: 8.4µg of 55µg 15%

Mineral chart - relative view

43 mg
TOP 2%
834 mg
TOP 5%
529 mg
TOP 12%
120 mg
TOP 13%
0.42 mg
TOP 21%
8.2 mg
TOP 25%
3.7 mg
TOP 25%
113 mg
TOP 61%
2.8 µg
TOP 73%
23 mg
TOP 80%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 371% 0% 0% 155% 2.3% 97% 38% 0% 402% 135% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 18555IU of 5,000IU 371%
Vitamin E: 0mg of 15mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 140mg of 90mg 155%
Vitamin B1: 0.03mg of 1mg 2.3%
Vitamin B2: 1.3mg of 1mg 97%
Vitamin B3: 6mg of 16mg 38%
Vitamin B5: 0mg of 5mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 5.2mg of 1mg 402%
Folate: 540µg of 400µg 135%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

6185 IU
TOP 10%
1.7 mg
TOP 12%
47 mg
TOP 13%
0.42 mg
TOP 17%
180 µg
TOP 19%
2 mg
TOP 58%
0.01 mg
TOP 93%
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

8% 9% 74% 6% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 15%
7.6 g of 50 g
7.6 g (15% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 13%
8.4 g of 65 g
8.4 g (13% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 25%
75 g of 300 g
75 g (25% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
5.4 g of 2,000 g
5.4 g (0% of DV )
Other:
3.6 g
3.6 g

Fat type information

37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.3 g

Fiber content ratio for Bay leaf

35% 65%
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 26 g
Other: 49 g

All nutrients for Bay leaf per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 313kcal 16% 28% 6.7 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 7.6g 18% 51% 2.7 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 8.4g 13% 39% 4 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 47mg 52% 13% 1.1 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 49g N/A 19% 1.1 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 75g 25% 7% 2.7 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 120mg 29% 13% 1.2 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 834mg 83% 5% 6.7 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 529mg 16% 12% 3.6 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 43mg 538% 2% 16.5 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Fiber 26g 105% 7% 11 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.42mg 46% 21% 2.9 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 3.7mg 34% 25% 1.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 113mg 16% 61% 1.6 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 23mg 1% 80% 21.3 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 309µg 34% 23%
Manganese 8.2mg 355% 25%
Selenium 2.8µg 5% 73%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 1% 93% 29.6 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 32% 17% 3.2 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 2mg 13% 58% 4.8 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 134% 12% 14.6 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Folate 180µg 45% 19% 3 times more than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 2.3g 11% 44% 2.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 1.6g N/A 57% 6 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 2.3g N/A 29% 20.6 times less than WalnutWalnut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
13%
Total Fat 8.4g
10%
Saturated Fat 2.3g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1%
Sodium 23mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 75g
105%
Dietary Fiber 26g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 7.6g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 834mg 83%

Iron 43mg 538%

Potassium 529mg 16%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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Bay leaf nutrition infographic

Bay leaf nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170917/nutrients

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