Summer savory Nutrition facts
Summer savory
Delicate, pleasantly aromatic Summer savory is one of the traditional culinary herbs featuring in the East-European and American cuisines.
Botanically, this annual herb belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and has the scientific name: Satureja hortensis.
The herb is well tolerant to different climatic conditions and requires good sunlight to flourish. It reaches about 40-60 cm in height. Its sister variety, winter-savory, known as Satureja montana, has a sharp, pungent flavor and hence, is less preferred in cooking.
The plant bears dark green, smooth leaves and small purple flowers. Winter savory has similar growth characters; however, it features extensive branching, hard and woody stems.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 272 Kcal | 13.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 68.73 g | 53% |
| Protein | 6.73 g | 12% |
| Total Fat | 5.91 g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.7 g | 120% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Niacin | 4.080 mg | 25.5% |
| Pyridoxine | 1.810 mg | 139% |
| Riboflavin | 0.471 mg | 36% |
| Thiamin | 0.366 mg | 30.5% |
| Vitamin-A | 5310 IU | 177% |
| Vitamin C | 50 mg | 83% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1.5% |
| Potassium | 1051 mg | 22% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 2132 mg | 210% |
| Copper | 0.847 mg | 94% |
| Iron | 37.88 mg | 474% |
| Magnesium | 377 mg | 94% |
| Manganese | 6.100 mg | 265% |
| Phosphorus | 140 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 4.6 µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 4.30 mg | 39% |