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Bay leaf vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bay leaf and Turmeric?

  • Bay leaf is higher in Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 506% more.

We used Spices, bay leaf and Spices, turmeric, ground 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
2
:
8
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Calcium +396.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.8%
Contains more Iron +27.9%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.6%
Contains more Potassium +293.2%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Manganese +142.4%
Contains more Selenium +121.4%
Bay leaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +396.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.8%
Contains more Iron +27.9%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.6%
Contains more Potassium +293.2%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Manganese +142.4%
Contains more Selenium +121.4%

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
6
:
4
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1526.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +544.4%
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%
Turmeric
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +6542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1526.2%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +544.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
2
:
3
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Fats +157.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Water +136.2%
Contains more Other +95.6%
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
Turmeric
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Fats +157.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.7%
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Water +136.2%
Contains more Other +95.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
2
:
1
Turmeric
Turmeric
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Bay leaf
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 48.67g 44.44g Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 8.36g 3.25g Bay leaf
Carbs 74.97g 67.14g Bay leaf
Calories 313kcal 312kcal Bay leaf
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 22.7g Bay leaf
Calcium 834mg 168mg Bay leaf
Iron 43mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 120mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 113mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 529mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 23mg 27mg Bay leaf
Zinc 3.7mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.416mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 8.167mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 2.8µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 6185IU 0IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 309µg 0µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 46.5mg 0.7mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.15mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 1.35mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 0.107mg Bay leaf
Folate 180µg 20µg Bay leaf
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 2.28g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 0.449g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 0.756g Bay leaf
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.442g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.