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Bay leaf vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bay leaf and Oregano

  • Bay leaf has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Oregano has more Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Manganese is 138% higher.
  • Oregano contains 20 times less Vitamin C than Bay leaf. Bay leaf contains 46.5mg of Vitamin C, while Oregano contains 2.3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, bay leaf and Spices, oregano, dried.

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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.
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +63.7%
Contains more Calcium +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Selenium +60.7%
Equal in Sodium - 25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +63.7%
Contains more Calcium +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Selenium +60.7%
Equal in Sodium - 25

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1921.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.4%
Contains more Folate +31.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
Contains more Vitamin A +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1921.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.4%
Contains more Folate +31.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +95.3%
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Water +82.5%
Contains more Other +117.4%
Equal in Carbs - 68.92
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
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more Fats +95.3%
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Water +82.5%
Contains more Other +117.4%
Equal in Carbs - 68.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Oregano Opinion
Net carbs 48.67g 26.42g Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 9g Oregano
Fats 8.36g 4.28g Bay leaf
Carbs 74.97g 68.92g Bay leaf
Calories 313kcal 265kcal Bay leaf
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 42.5g Oregano
Calcium 834mg 1597mg Oregano
Iron 43mg 36.8mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 270mg Oregano
Phosphorus 113mg 148mg Oregano
Potassium 529mg 1260mg Oregano
Sodium 23mg 25mg Bay leaf
Zinc 3.7mg 2.69mg Bay leaf
Copper 0.416mg 0.633mg Oregano
Manganese 8.167mg 4.99mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg 4.5µg Oregano
Vitamin A 6185IU 1701IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 309µg 85µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 46.5mg 2.3mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 1.044mg Bay leaf
Folate 180µg 237µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 2.28g 1.551g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 0.716g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 1.369g Bay leaf
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Oregano
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
230%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.729g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.