1 piece (whole) of Bay Leaf (1 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 313 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.4 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Bay Leaf Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

313

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

75g

· 27% DV

Protein

7.6g

· 15% DV

Fat

8.4g

· 11% DV

Fiber

26.3g

· 94% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 74% · Protein 7% · Fat 19%

Bay Leaf Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin K

414µg · 345% DV

Vitamin A

3090µg · 343% DV

1.74mg · 134% DV

1.74mg · 102% DV

Minerals

Manganese

8mg · 348% DV

Iron

43mg · 239% DV

Calcium

834mg · 83% DV

Zinc

4mg · 36% DV

How Nutritious Is Bay Leaf?

Nutrient density

Very high

80/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

50/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Bay Leaf Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Bay Leaf

To burn the 313 calories in 100 g:

🚶

77min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

32min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

43min

Cycling

🏊

37min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Bay Leaf Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Bay Leaf Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Bay Leaf Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Bay Leaf Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.28g

MONOUNSATURATED

1.63g

POLYUNSATURATED

2.29g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 7:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (7:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bay Leaf

How many calories are in bay leaves?

Bay leaves contain 313 calories per 100 g. They are typically used in small amounts to add flavor to foods.

Are bay leaves suitable for a keto diet?

Yes, bay leaves are compatible with a keto diet. They have a glycemic index of 5 and also fit vegan, vegetarian, paleo, Mediterranean, and gluten-free eating patterns.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026