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Bay leaf vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bay leaf and Saffron

  • Bay leaf has more Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, while Saffron has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 880% higher.
  • Saffron contains 11 times less Vitamin A RAE than Bay leaf. Bay leaf contains 309µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Saffron contains 27µg.

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

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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 Calcium +651.4%
Contains more Iron +287.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Zinc +239.4%
Contains more Copper +26.8%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +123%
Contains more Potassium +225.9%
Contains more Manganese +247.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Calcium +651.4%
Contains more Iron +287.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Zinc +239.4%
Contains more Copper +26.8%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +123%
Contains more Potassium +225.9%
Contains more Manganese +247.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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 +1067%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1177.8%
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 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1067%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1177.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Protein +50.2%
Contains more Water +118.8%
Contains more Other +50.6%
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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Protein +50.2%
Contains more Water +118.8%
Contains more Other +50.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.067
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.067

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 48.67g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 7.61g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 8.36g 5.85g Bay leaf
Carbs 74.97g 65.37g Bay leaf
Calories 313kcal 310kcal Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 3.9g Bay leaf
Calcium 834mg 111mg Bay leaf
Iron 43mg 11.1mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 113mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 529mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 23mg 148mg Bay leaf
Zinc 3.7mg 1.09mg Bay leaf
Copper 0.416mg 0.328mg Bay leaf
Manganese 8.167mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 2.8µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin A 6185IU 530IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 309µg 27µg Bay leaf
Vitamin C 46.5mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.267mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 1.46mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 1.01mg Bay leaf
Folate 180µg 93µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 2.28g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 0.429g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 2.067g Bay leaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bay leaf Saffron
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%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.694g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.