Nutritional Value Of Rosemary

Rosemary is one of the most beautiful herbs that fall under the mint family. A robust and bold blend of camphor and pine, the herb’s flavor is complex, along with a light hint of nutmeg and lavender. It is extremely aromatic and is believed to relieve headaches, when consumed in the form of tea. It also helps improve memory, since it is especially good for the brain. The Westerners are more familiar with the herb, as they use it to add a spicy or medicinal flavor to some foods. Rosemary is very high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron, manganese, Vitamin A & C and very low in cholesterol and sodium. Read on to explore the nutritional value of rosemary in detail.

Nutritional Value Chart

Amount of Rosemary (dried): 2 tsp

Total Weight of Rosemary (dried): 2.2 g

Nutrients	Amount
Calories
Total Calories	7.28
Calories From Fat	3.00
Calories From Saturated Fat	1.44
Proteins	0.12 g
Carbohydrates	1.40 g
Fiber
Dietary Fiber	0.92 g
Fats
Total Fat	0.32 g
Saturated Fat	0.16 g
Mono Fat	0.08 g
Poly Fat	0.04 g
Water	0.20 g
Ash	0.16 g
Vitamins
Vitamin A	68.80 IU
Vitamin A A - carotenoid A - beta carotene	6.88 RE 41.32 mcg
Niacin	0.04 mg
Niacin equiv	0.04 mg
Vitamin B6	0.04 mg
Vitamin C	1.36 mg
Vitamin E alpha equiv	0.04 mg
Vitamin IU	0.08 IU
Vitamin mg	0.04 mg
Folate	6.76 mcg
Minerals
Calcium	28.16 mg
Iron	0.64 mg
Magnesium	4.84 mg
Manganese	0.04 mg
Phosphorous	1.56 mg
Potassium	21.00 mg
Selenium	0.12 mcg
Sodium	1.08 mg
Zinc	0.08 mg
Saturated Fats
16:0 Palmitic	0.12 g
Mono Fats
18:1 Oleic	0.04 g
Poly Fats
18:2 Linoleic	0.04 g
18:3 Linoleic	0.04 g
Other Fats
Omega 3 Fatty Acids	0.04 g
Omega 6 Fatty Acids	0.04 g

Buying & Storing Tips

Always prefer fresh rosemary to the dried one, since it is superior in flavor.
While buying fresh rosemary sprigs, remember that they are deep sage green, free from yellow or dark spots.
Rosemary leaves can be stored in a sealed plastic bag, in the refrigerator, for up to one week.
While purchasing dried rosemary, select the organically grown herbs, since they would be free from pesticide residues.
Store rosemary sprigs in ice-cubes with water or stock that can be later used to prepare soups or stews.
You can store dried rosemary in airtight containers, in a dark, cool and dry place to keep its flavor fresh.

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