scored 94/100
Also known as provence herbs, french herb blend
Herbes de Provence is a dried whole-leaf blend of thyme, rosemary, savory, oregano, and marjoram, rich in calcium, vitamin K, and iron and dense in carvacrol, thymol, and rosmarinic acid.
0.4 g net carbs after fiber.
Representative amounts for this food, not measured for this item. Real content varies widely by variety, ripeness and storage.
These are the scored components, not a sum: the published score also reflects normalisation across the catalog, so the parts above will not add to 94.
Herbes de Provence captures the sun-baked hillside aromatics of southern France in a single jar of coarsely crushed dried leaves. The classic mix centers on thyme, rosemary, summer savory, oregano, and marjoram, and the French- and American-marketed versions often add a whisper of dried lavender for a floral lift. It seasons roasted chicken, grilled fish, ratatouille, and slow-cooked stews, crumbled in rather than spooned as a fine powder. Like other dried-herb blends it is leafy rather than seed-based, which makes it notably rich in calcium (~1,500 mg per 100 g) and vitamin K (~1,400 mcg) with solid iron (~35 mg), manganese, and potassium and a high fiber content, at about 290 kcal per 100 g. Its antioxidant value rests on the same phenolic monoterpenes that define Italian seasoning, carvacrol and thymol from thyme, oregano, and savory, plus rosmarinic and carnosic acids from rosemary and the linalool of any lavender present. Used by the pinch, its measurable nutrient contribution is small, but it is one of the more antioxidant-dense ways to season a dish, and its whole-leaf form preserves the volatile aromatics until they are crushed in the pan.
Carvacrol, thymol, rosmarinic acid, and carnosic acid from the herb mix scavenge free radicals and inhibit lipid peroxidation
High vitamin K and calcium support osteocalcin-mediated bone mineralization and limit arterial calcification
Thyme, savory, and any lavender contribute carminative and mildly anxiolytic volatiles such as linalool
No circadian dependency; benefits from regular culinary use.
Fasting-compatible
Negligible calories at culinary doses; compatible with fasting.
Per 100 g of the default form. Bars show how much higher or lower herbes de provence is than the average across 76 peer foods in this category. Green means a favorable direction; amber means the opposite.
Herbes de Provence is classified as a herbs & spices. Herbes de Provence is a dried whole-leaf blend of thyme, rosemary, savory, oregano, and marjoram, rich in calcium, vitamin K, and iron and dense in carvacrol, thymol, and rosmarinic acid.
Herbes de Provence scores 94/100 in Formulate, making it an exceptional choice. Its strongest contributions come from Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron. The score blends nutrient density, fiber, healthy fats, protein quality, bioactive compounds, and glycemic impact.
Not particularly. A 2 g serving provides about 0.2 g of protein (~0% of the 50 g daily value).
Not really. A 2 g serving provides about 0.8 g of fiber (~3% of the 28 g daily value).
In a 2 g serving, herbes de provence is highest in Vitamin K (~23% DV).
Yes — it fits comfortably in most keto plans. A 2 g serving has about 0.4 g of net carbs (1.2 g total minus 0.8 g fiber).
Best any time of day. No circadian dependency; benefits from regular culinary use.
A typical serving is around 2 g (~6 kcal), based on the FDA's Reference Amount Customarily Consumed for this food category. There's no fixed daily target — most adults benefit from rotating herbes de provence alongside several other herbs & spices sources.
Herbes de Provence pairs nicely with: Pair with olive oil because the herb terpenes and carnosic acid are fat-soluble; Use on roasted poultry and root vegetables where slow heat releases the whole-leaf aromatics; Crumble into stews and braises early so the coarse leaves rehydrate and infuse.
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