Edible parts
Leaves / tops as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Closest official match: Spices, bay leaf (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170917)
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1310 kJ / 313 kcal | 16% |
| Protein | 7.61 g | 15% |
| Carbohydrate | 75 g | 29% |
| Fat | 8.36 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.28 g | 11% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 26.3 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.64 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.29 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 1.05 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 309 µg RAE | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 46.5 mg | 58% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.42 mg | 30% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.01 mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 834 mg | 104% |
| Iron | 43 mg | 307% |
| Magnesium | 120 mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.7 mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.42 mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 8.17 mg | 408% |
| Phosphorus | 113 mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 23 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Values are from the closest official record: Spices, bay leaf (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170917). No exact lab data for bay leaf yet. The form label (Dry) matches this record. Nutrients the record does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Eaten as sold or prepared at home. Atlas figures are per 100 g food data (CoFID / USDA), not a cooked dish with oil or salt unless the row says so.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under herb. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Leaves / tops as sold.