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Bay leaf vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bay leaf and Coriander seeds?

  • Bay leaf is higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, yet Coriander seeds are higher in Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Iron is 334% more.

We used Spices, bay leaf and Spices, coriander seed types in this article.

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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
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6
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +163.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Manganese +329.8%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.9%
Contains more Potassium +139.5%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Contains more Copper +134.4%
Contains more Selenium +835.7%
Bay leaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Coriander seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 612% 236% 176% 112% 5% 129% 325% 248% 143%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +163.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Manganese +329.8%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.9%
Contains more Potassium +139.5%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Contains more Copper +134.4%
Contains more Selenium +835.7%

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
5
:
2
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2555.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.13
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%
Coriander seeds
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% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2555.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
1
:
4
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Carbs +36.3%
Contains more Protein +62.5%
Contains more Fats +112.6%
Contains more Water +62.9%
Contains more Other +66%
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
Coriander seeds
12% 18% 55% 9% 6%
Protein: 12.37 g
Fats: 17.77 g
Carbs: 54.99 g
Water: 8.86 g
Other: 6.01 g
Contains more Carbs +36.3%
Contains more Protein +62.5%
Contains more Fats +112.6%
Contains more Water +62.9%
Contains more Other +66%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
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2
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +728%
Bay leaf
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Coriander seeds
6% 83% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.75 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +728%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Coriander seeds Opinion
Net carbs 48.67g 13.09g Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 12.37g Coriander seeds
Fats 8.36g 17.77g Coriander seeds
Carbs 74.97g 54.99g Bay leaf
Calories 313kcal 298kcal Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 41.9g Coriander seeds
Calcium 834mg 709mg Bay leaf
Iron 43mg 16.32mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 330mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 113mg 409mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 529mg 1267mg Coriander seeds
Sodium 23mg 35mg Bay leaf
Zinc 3.7mg 4.7mg Coriander seeds
Copper 0.416mg 0.975mg Coriander seeds
Manganese 8.167mg 1.9mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg 26.2µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin A 6185IU 0IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 309µg 0µg Bay leaf
Vitamin C 46.5mg 21mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.239mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.29mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 2.13mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B6 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 180µg 0µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 2.28g 0.99g Coriander seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 13.58g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 1.75g Bay leaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Coriander seeds
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/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.