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Bay leaf vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bay leaf and Black pepper

  • Bay leaf has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Black pepper has more Manganese, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bay leaf is 416% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, bay leaf and Spices, pepper, black.

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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.
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
3
:
7
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Calcium +88.3%
Contains more Iron +342.8%
Contains more Zinc +210.9%
Contains more Magnesium +42.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.8%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Copper +219.7%
Contains more Manganese +56.2%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Bay leaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Black pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Contains more Calcium +88.3%
Contains more Iron +342.8%
Contains more Zinc +210.9%
Contains more Magnesium +42.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.8%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Copper +219.7%
Contains more Manganese +56.2%
Contains more Selenium +75%

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.
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
6
:
4
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Vitamin A +1030.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.9%
Contains more Folate +958.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
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%
Black pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
Contains more Vitamin A +1030.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.9%
Contains more Folate +958.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
2
:
3
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Fats +156.4%
Contains more Carbs +17.2%
Contains more Protein +36.5%
Contains more Water +129%
Contains more Other +174.6%
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
Black pepper
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more Fats +156.4%
Contains more Carbs +17.2%
Contains more Protein +36.5%
Contains more Water +129%
Contains more Other +174.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
2
:
1
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.9%
Bay leaf
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Black pepper
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Black pepper Opinion
Net carbs 48.67g 38.65g Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 10.39g Black pepper
Fats 8.36g 3.26g Bay leaf
Carbs 74.97g 63.95g Bay leaf
Calories 313kcal 251kcal Bay leaf
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 25.3g Bay leaf
Calcium 834mg 443mg Bay leaf
Iron 43mg 9.71mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 171mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 113mg 158mg Black pepper
Potassium 529mg 1329mg Black pepper
Sodium 23mg 20mg Black pepper
Zinc 3.7mg 1.19mg Bay leaf
Copper 0.416mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Manganese 8.167mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 2.8µg 4.9µg Black pepper
Vitamin A 6185IU 547IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 309µg 27µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin C 46.5mg 0mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.108mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.18mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 1.143mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B5 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 0.291mg Bay leaf
Folate 180µg 17µg Bay leaf
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 2.28g 1.392g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 0.739g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 0.998g Bay leaf
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Black pepper
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
100%
Bay leaf
60%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.888g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Bay leaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170917/nutrients
  2. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.