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

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Significant differences between Bay leaf and Dill seeds

  • Bay leaf has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, however, Dill seeds are richer in Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Bay leaf covers your daily Iron needs 333% more than Dill seeds.
  • Dill seeds have 103 times less Vitamin A RAE than Bay leaf. Bay leaf has 309µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Dill seeds have 3µg.

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

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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
2
:
8
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Iron +163.3%
Contains more Manganese +345.6%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.1%
Contains more Potassium +124.2%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Selenium +332.1%
Bay leaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Dill seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 455% 613% 183% 119% 105% 3% 142% 260% 240% 66%
Contains more Iron +163.3%
Contains more Manganese +345.6%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.1%
Contains more Potassium +124.2%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +87.5%
Contains more Selenium +332.1%

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
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +11569.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +596%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
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%
Dill seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 70% 105% 66% 53% 0% 58% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +11569.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +596%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
1
:
4
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Other +82.6%
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
Dill seeds
16% 15% 55% 8% 7%
Protein: 15.98 g
Fats: 14.54 g
Carbs: 55.17 g
Water: 7.7 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +73.9%
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Other +82.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
1
:
2
Dill seeds
Dill seeds
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +473.8%
Bay leaf
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Dill seeds
7% 84% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.41 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.01 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +473.8%

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 Dill seeds
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 Dill seeds Opinion
Net carbs 48.67g 34.07g Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 15.98g Dill seeds
Fats 8.36g 14.54g Dill seeds
Carbs 74.97g 55.17g Bay leaf
Calories 313kcal 305kcal Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 21.1g Bay leaf
Calcium 834mg 1516mg Dill seeds
Iron 43mg 16.33mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 256mg Dill seeds
Phosphorus 113mg 277mg Dill seeds
Potassium 529mg 1186mg Dill seeds
Sodium 23mg 20mg Dill seeds
Zinc 3.7mg 5.2mg Dill seeds
Copper 0.416mg 0.78mg Dill seeds
Manganese 8.167mg 1.833mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg 12.1µg Dill seeds
Vitamin A 6185IU 53IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 309µg 3µg Bay leaf
Vitamin C 46.5mg 21mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.418mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.284mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 2.807mg Dill seeds
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 0.25mg Bay leaf
Folate 180µg 10µg Bay leaf
Threonine 0.575mg Dill seeds
Isoleucine 0.767mg Dill seeds
Leucine 0.925mg Dill seeds
Lysine 1.038mg Dill seeds
Methionine 0.143mg Dill seeds
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Dill seeds
Valine 1.12mg Dill seeds
Histidine 0.32mg Dill seeds
Saturated Fat 2.28g 0.73g Dill seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 9.41g Dill seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 1.01g Bay leaf

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is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Dill 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
30%
Dill seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
218%
Dill seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dill seeds
Dill seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Dill seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170925/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.