Calories in 2 Tbsp of Bay Leaf
2 tbsp of bay leaf (4 g) has 11 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.3 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 2.7 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 19% fat and 74% carbs. For comparison, 1 tbsp of bay leaf has 6 and 3 tbsp of bay leaf has 17 calories. Burning 11 calories takes about 2 minutes 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 2 tbsp of bay leaf?
2 tbsp of bay leaf weighs about 4 g and has 11 calories.
How much protein is in 2 tbsp of bay leaf?
2 tbsp of bay leaf has 0.3 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 2 tbsp of bay leaf?
2 tbsp of bay leaf has 2.7 g of carbohydrates, including 0.9 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.