Bay leaf nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Spices, bay leaf
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for 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 |
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
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
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
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
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
Saturated Fat:
2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.3 g
Fiber content ratio for Bay leaf
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 Orange
|
| Protein | 7.6g | 18% | 51% |
2.7 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 8.4g | 13% | 39% |
4 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% | 13% |
1.1 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 49g | N/A | 19% |
1.1 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 75g | 25% | 7% |
2.7 times more than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 120mg | 29% | 13% |
1.2 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 834mg | 83% | 5% |
6.7 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 529mg | 16% | 12% |
3.6 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 43mg | 538% | 2% |
16.5 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Fiber | 26g | 105% | 7% |
11 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.42mg | 46% | 21% |
2.9 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 34% | 25% |
1.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 16% | 61% |
1.6 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% | 80% |
21.3 times less than White 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 raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 32% | 17% |
3.2 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 13% | 58% |
4.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 134% | 12% |
14.6 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 180µg | 45% | 19% |
3 times more than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 2.3g | 11% | 44% |
2.6 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.6g | N/A | 57% |
6 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.3g | N/A | 29% |
20.6 times less than Walnut
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
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
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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.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
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.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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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.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
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