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:

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.