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Bay leaf vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bay leaf and Star anise?

  • Bay leaf is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, yet Star anise is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Manganese is 255% higher.
  • Bay leaf has 19 times more Vitamin A RAE than Star anise. Bay leaf has 309µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Star anise has 16µg.

We used Spices, bay leaf and Spices, anise seed types in this comparison.

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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 +29.1%
Contains more Iron +16.3%
Contains more Manganese +255.1%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +289.4%
Contains more Potassium +172.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.4%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Copper +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
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 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Calcium +29.1%
Contains more Iron +16.3%
Contains more Manganese +255.1%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +289.4%
Contains more Potassium +172.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.4%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Copper +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%

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 +1888.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.6%
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 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1888.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Protein +131.3%
Contains more Fats +90.2%
Contains more Water +75.4%
Contains more Other +91.7%
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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Protein +131.3%
Contains more Fats +90.2%
Contains more Water +75.4%
Contains more Other +91.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +496.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.6%
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +496.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.6%

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 Star anise
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 48.67g 35.42g Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 8.36g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 74.97g 50.02g Bay leaf
Calories 313kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 26.3g 14.6g Bay leaf
Calcium 834mg 646mg Bay leaf
Iron 43mg 36.96mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 113mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 529mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 23mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 3.7mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.416mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 8.167mg 2.3mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 6185IU 311IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 309µg 16µg Bay leaf
Vitamin C 46.5mg 21mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.29mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 0.65mg Bay leaf
Folate 180µg 10µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 2.28g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bay leaf Star anise
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
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.694g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.