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Allspice vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Allspice and Bay leaf

  • Allspice has more Copper, however, Bay leaf is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Bay leaf covers your daily Iron needs 449% more than Allspice.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, allspice, ground and Spices, bay leaf.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Allspice
Allspice
3
:
6
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +97.4%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Calcium +26.2%
Contains more Iron +509.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Zinc +266.3%
Contains more Manganese +177.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Equal in Selenium - 2.8
Allspice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 265% 97% 49% 93% 11% 28% 185% 384% 15%
Bay leaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +97.4%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Calcium +26.2%
Contains more Iron +509.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Zinc +266.3%
Contains more Manganese +177.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 113
Equal in Selenium - 2.8

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Allspice
Allspice
2
:
5
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1022.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1045.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +568.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +728.6%
Contains more Folate +400%
Allspice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 131% 26% 15% 54% 0% 49% 27% 0% 0%
Bay leaf
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 372% 0% 0% 155% 3% 98% 38% 0% 402% 135% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1022.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1045.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +568.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +728.6%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Allspice
Allspice
3
:
2
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Water +55.5%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Contains more Protein +25%
Equal in Fats - 8.36
Equal in Carbs - 74.97
Allspice
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Bay leaf
8% 8% 75% 5% 4%
Protein: 7.61 g
Fats: 8.36 g
Carbs: 74.97 g
Water: 5.44 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Water +55.5%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Contains more Protein +25%
Equal in Fats - 8.36
Equal in Carbs - 74.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Allspice
Allspice
1
:
2
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.29
Allspice
46% 12% 42%
Saturated Fat: 2.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.36 g
Bay leaf
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.29

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Allspice Bay leaf
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Allspice Bay leaf Opinion
Net carbs 50.52g 48.67g Allspice
Protein 6.09g 7.61g Bay leaf
Fats 8.69g 8.36g Allspice
Carbs 72.12g 74.97g Bay leaf
Calories 263kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Fiber 21.6g 26.3g Bay leaf
Calcium 661mg 834mg Bay leaf
Iron 7.06mg 43mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 135mg 120mg Allspice
Phosphorus 113mg 113mg
Potassium 1044mg 529mg Allspice
Sodium 77mg 23mg Bay leaf
Zinc 1.01mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Copper 0.553mg 0.416mg Allspice
Manganese 2.943mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.7µg 2.8µg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 540IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin C 39.2mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.009mg Allspice
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.86mg 2.005mg Allspice
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 36µg 180µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 2.55g 2.28g Bay leaf
Monounsaturated Fat 0.66g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.36g 2.29g Allspice

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Allspice Bay leaf
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Allspice
100%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Allspice
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/nutrients
  2. Bay leaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170917/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.