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Bay leaf vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bay leaf and Cardamom

  • Bay leaf has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, however, Cardamom is richer in Manganese, Zinc, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Cardamom covers your daily Manganese needs 862% more than Bay leaf.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, bay leaf and Spices, cardamom.

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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
4
:
6
Cardamom
Cardamom
Contains more Calcium +117.8%
Contains more Iron +207.8%
Contains more Magnesium +90.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.5%
Contains more Potassium +111.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Zinc +101.9%
Contains more Manganese +242.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.383
Bay leaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Cardamom
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Contains more Calcium +117.8%
Contains more Iron +207.8%
Contains more Magnesium +90.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.5%
Contains more Potassium +111.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Zinc +101.9%
Contains more Manganese +242.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.383

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
:
1
Cardamom
Cardamom
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +656.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2100%
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%
Cardamom
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +656.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
2
:
3
Cardamom
Cardamom
Contains more Fats +24.8%
Contains more Protein +41.4%
Contains more Water +52.2%
Contains more Other +59.9%
Equal in Carbs - 68.47
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
Cardamom
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more Fats +24.8%
Contains more Protein +41.4%
Contains more Water +52.2%
Contains more Other +59.9%
Equal in Carbs - 68.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
2
:
1
Cardamom
Cardamom
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Bay leaf
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Cardamom
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%

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 Cardamom
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Cardamom Opinion
Net carbs 48.67g 40.47g Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 10.76g Cardamom
Fats 8.36g 6.7g Bay leaf
Carbs 74.97g 68.47g Bay leaf
Calories 313kcal 311kcal Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 28g Cardamom
Calcium 834mg 383mg Bay leaf
Iron 43mg 13.97mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 229mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 113mg 178mg Cardamom
Potassium 529mg 1119mg Cardamom
Sodium 23mg 18mg Cardamom
Zinc 3.7mg 7.47mg Cardamom
Copper 0.416mg 0.383mg Bay leaf
Manganese 8.167mg 28mg Cardamom
Selenium 2.8µg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 6185IU 0IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 309µg 0µg Bay leaf
Vitamin C 46.5mg 21mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.198mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.182mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 1.102mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 0.23mg Bay leaf
Folate 180µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 2.28g 0.68g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 0.87g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 0.43g Bay leaf

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is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Cardamom
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
20%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.