Spices & herbs

Spices, bay leaf

FDC 170917tsp, crumbled (1 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 95 · +2 vs Spices & herbs median

On 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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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 7.6 g · 8%Carb 75 g · 74%Fat 8.4 g · 19%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories313 kcal16%
Total fat8.4 g11%
Saturated fat2.3 g11%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium23 mg1%
Carbohydrate75 g27%
Dietary fiber26 g94%
Sugars-
Protein7.6 g15%
Potassium529 mg11%
Calcium834 mg64%
Iron43 mg239%
Magnesium120 mg29%
Vitamin C47 mg52%
Vitamin A309 µg34%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 170917

Original 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.

Iron239% DV
Dietary fiber94% DV
Calcium64% DV
Vitamin C52% DV
Vitamin A34% DV
Magnesium29% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density95 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g7.6 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g26 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g23 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Spices, cumin seedDensity 95 vs 95Spices, tarragon, driedDensity 96 vs 95Spices, sage, groundDensity 96 vs 95

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