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Bay leaf vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bay leaf and Vanilla extract

  • Vanilla extract contains less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin C, Folate, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc than Bay leaf.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bay leaf is 536% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, bay leaf and Vanilla extract.

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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
9
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Calcium +7481.8%
Contains more Iron +35733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1783.3%
Contains more Potassium +257.4%
Contains more Zinc +3263.6%
Contains more Copper +477.8%
Contains more Manganese +3450.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -60.9%
Bay leaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +7481.8%
Contains more Iron +35733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1783.3%
Contains more Potassium +257.4%
Contains more Zinc +3263.6%
Contains more Copper +477.8%
Contains more Manganese +3450.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -60.9%

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
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6592.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
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%
Vanilla extract
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6592.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
3
:
2
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Protein +12583.3%
Contains more Fats +13833.3%
Contains more Carbs +492.6%
Contains more Water +866.5%
Contains more Other +857.2%
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
Vanilla extract
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Protein +12583.3%
Contains more Fats +13833.3%
Contains more Carbs +492.6%
Contains more Water +866.5%
Contains more Other +857.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
2
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Bay leaf
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Vanilla extract
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 48.67g 12.65g Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 0.06g Bay leaf
Fats 8.36g 0.06g Bay leaf
Carbs 74.97g 12.65g Bay leaf
Calories 313kcal 288kcal Bay leaf
Sugar 12.65g Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 0g Bay leaf
Calcium 834mg 11mg Bay leaf
Iron 43mg 0.12mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 12mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 113mg 6mg Bay leaf
Potassium 529mg 148mg Bay leaf
Sodium 23mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 3.7mg 0.11mg Bay leaf
Copper 0.416mg 0.072mg Bay leaf
Manganese 8.167mg 0.23mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg 0µg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 6185IU 0IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 309µg 0µg Bay leaf
Vitamin C 46.5mg 0mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.011mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.095mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 0.425mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 0.026mg Bay leaf
Folate 180µg 0µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 2.28g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 0.01g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 0.004g Bay leaf

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is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.