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1. Herb Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Herbs
4. Herb Nutritional Value
5. Herb Health Benefits

Herbs Facts

In general use, herbs are any plants used for food, flavoring, medicine, or perfume. Culinary use typically distinguishes herbs from spices. Herbs refer to the leafy green parts of a plant (either fresh or dried), while a “spice” is a product from another part of the plant (usually dried), including seeds, berries, bark, roots and fruits.

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Tips for Cooking and Storage

Tips for Cooking and Storage of Herbs
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Common Types of Herbs (Australia)

Culinary Herbs

Other Medicinal Herbs

Herbs Nutritional Value

Herb ” Parsley ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 1.6 g – 1 Tablespoon
Parsley, dried

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	1	0.05%
Protein	g	0.13	0.2%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.03	0.04%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	0.25	0.08%
Fiber, total dietary	g	0.1	0.4%
Sugars, total	g	0.04
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	6	0.6%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.11	0.6%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	2	0.5%
Phosphorus, P	mg	2	0.2%
Potassium, K	mg	13	0.3%
Sodium, Na	mg	2	0.08%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.03	0.2%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.004	0.2%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.049	2.4%
Selenium, Se	µg	0.1	0.1%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.6	1%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.001	0.06%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.012	0.7%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.050	0.2%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.005	0.05%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.005	0.2%
Folate (B-9)	µg	1	0.2%
Vitamin A, IU	IU	10	0.2%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.04	0.1%
Vitamin D	IU	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	µg	6.8	8.5%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.007	0.03%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.004
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.016
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Cholesterol	mg	0
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	µg	6
Carotene, alpha	µg	0
Cryptoxanthin, beta	µg	0
Lutein + zeaxanthin	µg	12

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: USDA United States Department of Agriculture

Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA

Herbs Nutritional Value

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – National Institutes of Health USA

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