Herbs, Rosemary

About This Food

Rosemary is an herb in the Labitae, or mint, family and native to the Mediterranean region.

Known as the "herb of remembrance" in the days of Hamlet, researchers have recently found that rosemary to prevents the breakdown of a brain chemical called acetylcholine.

Today this versatile herb is widely produced in France, Spain, and Portugal and used to season a variety of sweet and savory dishes.

Rosemary has a tea-like aroma and a piney flavor. Rosemary contains flavonoids and rosmarinic acid and has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Choose fresh rosemary with bright green leaves and sturdy stems. Store refrigerated for up to a week. Dried rosemary can be kept in a cool, dry place away from sunlight for up to 6 months.

Special diets
  • Autoimmune Paleo Diet
  • Candida Diet
  • Diabetic
  • Elimination Diet
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • Low Carb Diet
  • Low FODMAP Diet
  • Low Histamine Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • PCOS Diet
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Thyroid Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
Good Source of
Preferences
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Molds
  • No Citrus
  • No Coconut
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Fat
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Sugars
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 tsp(s)rosemary

Calories: 1

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 2 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
0.06 g
Saturated Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
4 g
ALA
4 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
0.21 g
Net Carbohydrate
0.07 g
Sugars
0 g
Fiber
0.14 g
Protein
0.03 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Macronutrients
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
29.24 IU
1%
Vitamin C
0.22 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0 mg
0%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
0 mg
0%
Folate
1.09 mcg
0%
Niacin
0.01 mg
0%
Riboflavin
0 mg
0%
Thiamin
0 mg
0%
Choline
0 mg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
3.17 mg
0%
Copper
0 mg
0%
Iron
0.07 mg
0%
Magnesium
0.91 mg
0%
Manganese
0.01 mg
0%
Phosphorous
0.66 mg
0%
Potassium
6.68 mg
0%
Selenium
0 mcg
0%
Sodium
0.26 mg
0%
Zinc
0.01 mg
0%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
0 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg
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