Bay leaf Nutrition facts
Bay leaf
Pleasantly aromatic bay leaf or bay-laurel is one of the well-recognized culinary leaf-spices in use since the earliest times. In the legends, bay laurel is depicted as the tree of the Sun god, under the celestial sign of Leo.
Botanically, bay tree belongs to the family of Lauraceae, in the genus; Laurus. It is thought to have originated in Asia Minor region, from where it distributed to all over the Mediterranean region and other parts of Asia.
Scientific name: Laurus nobilis.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 313 Kcal | 15.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 74.97 g | 57% |
| Protein | 7.61 g | 13% |
| Total Fat | 8.36 g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 69% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 180 mcg | 45% |
| Niacin | 2.005 mg | 12.5% |
| Pyridoxine | 1.740 mg | 133% |
| Riboflavin | 0.421 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 6185 IU | 206% |
| Vitamin C | 46.5 mg | 77.5% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1.5% |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 11% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 834 mg | 83% |
| Copper | 0.416 mg | 46% |
| Iron | 43 mg | 537% |
| Magnesium | 120 mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 8.167 mg | 355% |
| Phosphorus | 113 mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 2.8 mcg | 5% |
| Zinc | 3.70 mg | 33% |