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Bay leaf calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of bay leaf contains 313 calories, with 7.6 g of protein, 75 g of carbohydrate and 8.4 g of fat. It provides 26.3 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 7% Carbs 74% Fat 19%
How bay leaf compares
Per 100 g, against the closest spices & herbs in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay leaf | 313 kcal | 7.6 g | 75 g | 8.4 g |
| Cardamom | 311 kcal | 10.8 g | 68.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Green cardamom | 311 kcal | 10.8 g | 68.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Poultry seasoning | 307 kcal | 9.6 g | 65.6 g | 7.5 g |
| Turmeric, ground | 312 kcal | 9.7 g | 67.1 g | 3.3 g |
Nutrition facts for bay leaf
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 313 kcal |
| Protein | 7.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 75 g |
| Fat | 8.4 g |
| Fiber | 26.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in bay leaf
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 8.2 mg | 355% |
| Iron | 43 mg | 239% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7 mg | 102% |
| Calcium | 834 mg | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 46.5 mg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.42 mg | 47% |
| Zinc | 3.7 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 309 µg | 34% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common bay leaf servings
How many calories in a portion of bay leaf — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp, crumbled (1 g) | 3.1 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 tbsp, crumbled (2 g) | 6.3 kcal | 0.2 g | 1.5 g | 0.2 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 313 kcal | 8 g | 75 g | 8 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in bay leaf?
Bay leaf has 313 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in bay leaf?
Bay leaf contains 7.6 g of protein per 100 g.
How much fiber does bay leaf have?
Bay leaf has 26.3 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these bay leaf calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170917 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
