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Nutritional Profile of Bay Leaf (Spices) - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 41 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Bay Leaf (Spices).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks first-class (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Iron, Fe (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for four additional nutrients:
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Vitamin B6 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Spices and Herbs) shows that it ranks first-rate (Top 10) for 10 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Lauric Acid (12:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 18 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Vitamin A, RAE (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
- Riboflavin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Bay Leaf (Spices)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Bay Leaf (Spices)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Bay Leaf (Spices)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Bay Leaf (Spices)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Bay Leaf (Spices)
In food category: Spices and Herbs
| Carbohydrates (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 75 g | 21.3 g | 19 | 225 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 26.3 g | 7.5 g | 19 | 36 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 1.6 g | 464.9 mg | 22 | 1674 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.3 g | 649.2 mg | 22 | 1050 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 2.3 g | 646.4 mg | 17 | 1374 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 8.4 g | 2.4 g | 24 | 915 |
| Saturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 17 | 522 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 11 | 394 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 530 mg | 150.3 mg | 1 | 304 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 210 mg | 59.5 mg | 10 | 940 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 1.3 g | 360 mg | 16 | 1205 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 160 mg | 45.4 mg | 33 | 1531 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 1.5 g | 425.2 mg | 21 | 1674 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 140 mg | 39.7 mg | 10 | 843 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 1.2 g | 351.5 mg | 21 | 1272 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 1.1 g | 297.7 mg | 9 | 168 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 7.6 g | 2.2 g | 32 | 861 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 180 µg | 51 µg | 6 | 276 |
| Folate, food | 180 µg | 51 µg | 6 | 114 |
| Folate, total | 180 µg | 51 µg | 6 | 204 |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 567 µg | 27 | 1272 |
| Riboflavin | 421 µg | 119.4 µg | 14 | 391 |
| Thiamin | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 65 | 875 |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7 mg | 493.3 µg | 8 | 82 |
| Vitamin C | 46.5 mg | 13.2 mg | 19 | 209 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Vitamin A, IU | 6.2k IU | 1.8k IU | 7 | 131 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 309 µg | 87.6 µg | 12 | 412 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 834 mg | 236.4 mg | 20 | 68 |
| Copper, Cu | 416 µg | 117.9 µg | 37 | 446 |
| Iron, Fe | 43 mg | 12.2 mg | 9 | 17 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 120 mg | 34 mg | 39 | 200 |
| Manganese, Mn | 8.2 mg | 2.3 mg | 13 | 31 |
| Phosphorus, P | 113 mg | 32 mg | 39 | 551 |
| Potassium, K | 529 mg | 150 mg | 44 | 371 |
| Selenium, Se | 2.8 µg | 0.8 µg | 30 | 666 |
| Sodium, Na | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 52 | 1128 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.7 mg | 1 mg | 21 | 543 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 79 | 2388 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 3.6 g | 1 g | 42 | 299 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 313 kcal | 88.7 kcal | 29 | 375 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,310 kj | 371.4 kj | 15 | 175 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Bay Leaf (Spices)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tsp, Crumbled | 0.6 g | 0.02 oz |
| Tbsp, Crumbled | 1.8 g | 0.1 oz |
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