Curry leaf Nutrition facts

Curry leaf

Curry leaf is a peppery-flavored, aromatic leaf obtained from a small, tropical tree in the Rutaceae family, native to the Indian Subcontinent.
Curry leaves are used extensively as a spice to flavor dishes which makes food both healthy and tasty.
Scientific name: Murraya koenigii.
India is the largest producer and consumer of curry leaves. The Southern state of Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of curry leaves. The spice is also used extensively in Burma, Malaysia, and South Africa, where a large Indian Diaspora exists.

Nutrition Principle Nutrition Value Percentage of RDA
Principle
Energy 97 Kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 13.3 g 10%
Protein 7.9 g 14%
Total Fat 1.3 g 6.5%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins
Folates 94 μg 23.5%
Niacin 2.3 mg 14%
Riboflavin 0.21 mg 16%
Thiamin 0.08 mg 7%
Vitamin-A 1130 μg Retinol eq 125%
Vitamin C 8 mg 9%
Electrolytes
Sodium - -
Potassium - -
Minerals
Calcium 820 mg 82%
Copper 0.21 mg 23%
Iron 5.10 mg 64%
Magnesium 220 mg 55%
Manganese - -
Phosphorus 57 mg 8%
Selenium - -
Zinc - -