Herbs & Spices
Summer Savory (Dried)
97Health
Score
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Dried summer savory is a peppery, thyme-like herb exceptionally rich in iron, calcium, and manganese, carrying carvacrol and thymol with antimicrobial activity.
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Why Summer Savory (Dried) scores 97
Nutrient density35
Protein quality7
Fiber content10
Healthy fats4
Bioactive compounds14
Glycemic impact10
Top nutrients
Manganese265.2Iron210.4Calcium164Riboflavin115.4Vitamin B6106.5
Nutrition
per_100g
272
Calories
6.7g
Protein
68.7g
Carbs
5.9g
Fat
45.7g
Fiber
Health benefits
Delivers dense calcium and iron for bone and blood health
moderate evidenceVery high calcium and iron support bone mineralization and hemoglobin synthesis respectively, among the richest culinary herbs for both
Provides antimicrobial and antioxidant protection
moderate evidenceCarvacrol and thymol disrupt microbial membranes and scavenge free radicals, while rosmarinic acid adds further antioxidant capacity
Eases digestion of legumes and rich foods
limited evidenceCarminative volatile oils reduce gas formation and stimulate digestive secretions, the traditional basis for its use as a 'bean herb'
Contributes to anti-inflammatory tone
limited evidencePhenolic monoterpenes and flavonoids downregulate inflammatory signaling and oxidative stress
Pairs well with
- ·Pair with beans and lentils because savory's carminative oils ease their digestion and its peppery flavor complements earthy legumes
- ·Combine with fatty meats and sausages where carvacrol and thymol cut richness and resist fat oxidation
- ·Use with thyme and rosemary in herb blends to layer complementary phenolic compounds
Practical tips
- ·Best timing: anytime
- ·Add summer savory toward the middle of cooking so it rehydrates and releases its peppery aroma without scorching
- ·Use it as a thyme substitute at a roughly 1:1 ratio when needed
- ·Store airtight away from light; its peppery punch fades over time like other dried herbs
