Calories in Spices, bay leaf
Generic food Spices, Herbs and Condiments
Spices, bay leaf contains 313 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp, crumbled (1.8 g) provides about 6 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 19% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for spices and herbs on FoodFactly (285 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 355% of the Daily Value for manganese, 239% of the Daily Value for iron and 102% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 313 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat ? | 2.3 g | 11% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 23 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 75 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 26.3 g | 94% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 7.6 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A ? | 309 µg | 34% |
| Vitamin C ? | 46.5 mg | 52% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.009 mg | 0.8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.42 mg | 32% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 1.7 mg | 102% |
| Folate (B9) C | 180 µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 834 mg | 64% |
| Iron ? | 43 mg | 239% |
| Magnesium ? | 120 mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus ? | 113 mg | 9% |
| Potassium ? | 529 mg | 11% |
| Zinc ? | 3.7 mg | 34% |
| Copper ? | 0.42 mg | 46% |
| Manganese ? | 8.2 mg | 355% |
| Selenium I | 2.8 µg | 5% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 74%
- Fat 19%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.6 gbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 9.6 g)
- Fiber26.3 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 14.7 g)
- Fat8.4 gabove the median for spices and herbs (median 5.9 g)
- Saturated fat2.3 gin the top quarter of spices and herbs (median 0.86 g)
- Sodium23 mgbelow the median for spices and herbs (median 50 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water5.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 2.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.53 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.21 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (7)
| Water ? | 5.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Ash ? | 3.6 g |
| Energy ? | 1,312 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 6,185 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 180 µg |
Other forms of Spices
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spices, caraway seed | 333 | 19.8 g | 49.9 g | 14.6 g |
| Spices, cardamom | 311 | 10.8 g | 68.5 g | 6.7 g |
| Spices, celery seed | 392 | 18.1 g | 41.4 g | 25.3 g |
| Spices, coriander leaf, dried Dried or dry | 279 | 21.9 g | 52.1 g | 4.8 g |
| Spices, coriander seed | 298 | 12.4 g | 55 g | 17.8 g |
| Spices, cumin seed | 375 | 17.8 g | 44.2 g | 22.3 g |
| Spices, curry powder Dried or dry | 325 | 14.3 g | 55.8 g | 14 g |
| Spices, dill seed | 305 | 16 g | 55.2 g | 14.5 g |
| Spices, ginger, ground | 335 | 9 g | 71.6 g | 4.2 g |
| Spices, mace, ground | 475 | 6.7 g | 50.5 g | 32.4 g |
| Spices, marjoram, dried Dried or dry | 271 | 12.7 g | 60.6 g | 7 g |
| Spices, mustard seed, ground | 508 | 26.1 g | 28.1 g | 36.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spearmint, dried Dried or dry | 285 | 19.9 g | 52 g | 6 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, taco, original Dried or dry | 322 | 4.5 g | 58 g | 0 g |
| Seasoning mix, dry, chili, original Dried or dry | 335 | 10.8 g | 56.6 g | 7.3 g |
| Thyme, fresh Raw | 101 | 5.6 g | 24.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Rosemary, fresh Raw | 131 | 3.3 g | 20.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Wasabi paste | 292 | 2.2 g | 46.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Peppermint, fresh Raw | 70 | 3.8 g | 14.9 g | 0.94 g |
| Garlic, cooked Cooked | 142 | 6.6 g | 28 g | 0.38 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spices?
100 g of spices has 313 kcal. 1 tbsp, crumbled (1.8 g): about 6 kcal. 1 tsp, crumbled (0.6 g): about 2 kcal.
How much protein is in spices?
Spices contains 7.6 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.14 g in 1 tbsp, crumbled (1.8 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other spices and herbs, that is below the median (median 9.6 g).
How many carbs are in spices?
Spices has 75 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 26.3 g of fiber.
How much fat is in spices?
Spices contains 8.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.3 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does spices contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (355% DV), iron (239% DV), Vitamin B6 (102% DV), calcium (64% DV) and Vitamin C (52% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spices?
100 g contains 23 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does spices have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, spices, bay leaf has 313 kcal, while spices, coriander leaf, dried has 279 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170917. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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