Calories in 1 Tbsp of Bay Leaf
1 tbsp of bay leaf (2 g) has 6 calories. That is 0% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.1 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.3 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 19% fat and 74% carbs. For comparison, 2 tbsp of bay leaf has 11 calories. Burning 6 calories takes about 1 minute of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Bay Leaf: common questions
How many calories are in 1 tbsp of bay leaf?
1 tbsp of bay leaf weighs about 2 g and has 6 calories.
How much protein is in 1 tbsp of bay leaf?
1 tbsp of bay leaf has 0.1 g of protein, which is 0% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 tbsp of bay leaf?
1 tbsp of bay leaf has 1.3 g of carbohydrates, including 0.5 g of fiber.
How much bay leaf is 100 calories?
100 calories of bay leaf is 32 g, about 18 tbsp of bay leaf.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 170917. Original description: Spices, bay leaf. Portion weights are USDA household measures.