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Bay Leaves - is a good source of folate, dietary fiber, and vitamins C and K

1. Bay Leaf Facts
2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Bay leaves
4. Bay Leaf Nutritional Value
5. Bay Leaf Health Benefits

Bay Leaves Facts

History and Origin


Tips for Cooking and Storage

Tips for Cooking and Storage of Bay leaves
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Types of Bay leaves

Types of Bay leaves

Bay Leaves Nutritional Value

Spices ” Bay Leaves ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 0.6 g – 1 Teaspoon crumbled
Spices, bay leaf
Nutrient ( Proximate’s )
Unit
Value
Daily Value %
Energy
kcal
2
0.1%
Protein
g
0.05
0.1%
Total lipid (fat)
g
0.05
%
Carbohydrate, by difference
g
0.45
%
Fiber, total dietary
g
0.2
%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
mg
5
%
Iron, Fe
mg
0.26
1.4%
Magnesium, Mg
mg
1
%
Phosphorus, P
mg
1
%
Potassium, K
mg
3
%
Sodium, Na
mg
0
Zinc, Zn
mg
0.02
%
Copper, Cu
mg
0.002
%
Manganese, Mn
mg
0.049
%
Selenium, Se
mcg
0.0
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg
0.3
%
Thiamin (B-1)
mg
0.000
Riboflavin (B-2)
mg
0.003
%
Niacin (B-3)
mg
0.012
%
Vitamin (B-6)
mg
0.010
%
Folate (B-9)
mcg
1
0.2%
Vitamin (B-12)
mcg
0.00
Vitamin A, RAE
mcg
%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
mcg
0
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids
g
0.014
%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
g
0.010
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
g
0.014
Trans Fatty Acids
g
0.000

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 – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Bay Leaves Nutritional Value




Bay Leaves Health Benefits

Bay Leaves
HEALTH

References


Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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