Spices, bay leaf
FDC 170917tsp, crumbled (1 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 95 · +2 vs Spices & herbs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spices, bay leaf ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 95 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 23 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of iron (239% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (94% DV), an excellent source of calcium (64% DV). Most of its 313 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 313 kcal | 16% |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 75 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber | 26 g | 94% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 834 mg | 64% |
| Iron | 43 mg | 239% |
| Magnesium | 120 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 47 mg | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 309 µg | 34% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 3 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.23 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.75 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.26 g | 1% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 5.3 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8.3 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.43 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 1.2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.47 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3.1 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170917Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the spices & herbs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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