Rosemary herb Nutrition facts
Rosemary herb
Charmingly fragrant rosemary herb is the perfect potherb to have in your kitchen garden. It is one of the recognized herbs for its noteworthy health-benefiting phytonutrients, antioxidants, and essential oils.
Rosemary belongs to the family of Lamiaceae, of the genus, Rosmarinus. Its botanical name is Rosmarinus officinalis.
The herb is thought to be originated in the Mediterranean region as a wild, strewing evergreen perennial shrub. Today, it is grown in nearly all parts of the Mediterranean area and Asia Minor as a major culinary herb.
Rosemary flourishes in well-drained, alkaline soil. It prefers sunny conditions but at the same time needs shelter from gusty winds. The plant reaches about 1.5-3 meters in height. Its bushy stems and downy young shoots are covered with about 1 inch long, narrow, needle-like aromatic leaves- dark green above and grayish underneath. The plant bears short racemes of small sea-blue flowers appearing in early summer.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 131 Kcal | 6.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.70 g | 16% |
| Protein | 3.31 g | 6% |
| Total Fat | 5.86 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.10 g | 37% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 109 µg | 27% |
| Niacin | 0.912 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.804 mg | 16% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.336 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin | 0.152 mg | 12% |
| Thiamin | 0.036 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2924 IU | 97% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8 mg | 36% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 26 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 668 mg | 14% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 317 mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.301 mg | 33% |
| Iron | 6.65 mg | 83% |
| Magnesium | 91 mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.960 mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 0.93 mg | 8.5% |