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Nutrition Facts about Lavender

Gardening Guide: Lovely Lavender

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Nutrition Facts about Lavender

Learn nutrition facts about lavender to find out exactly which nutrients are found in lavender—and to what degree—along with the most common compounds available in this healthful food.

By Norann Oleson

Lavender growing in the garden

Lavender growing in the garden

Lavender has virtually no calories, no carbs, and negligible fats.

Here is the approximate nutrition information for a tablespoon of lavender buds:

Nutrition Facts about Lavender

Source: https://www.nutritionvalue.org/Lavender%2C_raw_nutritional_value.html

After consulting dozens of sources, the closest typical nutritional information we were able to find about lavender came from a lavender-chamomile tea. It’s a calorie-free food, but it does come with some distinct benefits.

Here are some of the compounds in lavender:

Calcium: Lavender contains calcium, which is important for strong bones.

Iron: Iron helps transport oxygen in your red blood cells. A tablespoon of lavender provides about 20% of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA).

Vitamin A: The vitamin a in lavender contributes to eye health, but only in a minimal way.

Lavender is not high in nutrition, but it is strong on flavor and fragrance. Did you know these nutrition facts about lavender? Please tell us what you think.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Types of Lavender
  • Growing Lavender from Seeds, Seedlings, Cuttings, or Layering
  • Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Lavender
  • Planting Lavender in the Ground or in Raised Beds
  • Growing Lavender in Containers
  • Watering, Weeding and Fertilizing your Lavender Plants
  • Harvesting your Lavender
  • Storing and Preserving Your Lavender
  • Pruning your Lavender & Preparing for Winter
  • Dealing with Lavender Diseases
  • Dealing with Lavender Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Lavender
  • Plant Profiles

  • Provence Lavender
  • Royal Velvet Lavender
  • Betty’s Blue Lavender
  • Melissa Lilac Lavender
  • Munstead Lavender
  • Hidcote Lavender
  • Recipes

  • Lavender Crispy Rice Treats
  • Strawberry Lavender Sorbet
  • Herbes de Provence
  • Lavender Shortbread Cookies
  • Lavender Lemonade
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Lavender
  • Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Lavender
  • Resources about Lavender
  • Lavender Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • Is Lavender an Annual or Perennial?

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