Nutritional Composition of Bay Leaves per 100 g |
| Composition | USDA Handbook 8-2 (Crumbled) | ASTA |
| Water (g) | 5.44 | 4.5 |
| Food energy (kcal) | 313 | 410 |
| Protein (g) | 7.61 | 7.5 |
| Fat (g) | 8.36 | 8.8 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 74.96 | 75.4 |
| Ash (g) | 3.62 | 3.7 |
| Calcium (g) | 0.83 | 1.0 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 113 | 110 |
| Sodium (mg) | 23 | 20 |
| Potassium (mg) | 529 | 600 |
| Iron (mg) | 43 | 53.3 |
| Thiamine (mg) | 0.009 | 0.10 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.421 | 0.42 |
| Niacin (mg) | 2.005 | 2.0 |
| Ascorbic acid (mg) | 46.53 | 47 |
| Vitamin A activity (RE) | 618 | 618 |
| Composition of Foods, Spices and Herbs. USDA Agricultural Handbook 8-2, January 1977. |
| The Nutritional Composition of Spices. ASTA Research Committee February 1977. |