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Black pepper vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Black pepper and Bay leaf

  • Black pepper has more Manganese, Copper, and Potassium, however, Bay leaf has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bay leaf is 416% higher.
  • Bay leaf has 3 times less Copper than Black pepper. Black pepper has 1.33mg of Copper, while Bay leaf has 0.416mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, pepper, black and Spices, bay leaf.

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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.
Black pepper
Black pepper
7
:
3
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Magnesium +42.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.8%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Copper +219.7%
Contains more Manganese +56.2%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +88.3%
Contains more Iron +342.8%
Contains more Zinc +210.9%
Black pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Bay leaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +42.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.8%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains less Sodium -13%
Contains more Copper +219.7%
Contains more Manganese +56.2%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Calcium +88.3%
Contains more Iron +342.8%
Contains more Zinc +210.9%

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.
Black pepper
Black pepper
4
:
6
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1030.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.9%
Contains more Folate +958.8%
Black pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1030.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.9%
Contains more Folate +958.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black pepper
Black pepper
3
:
2
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Protein +36.5%
Contains more Water +129%
Contains more Other +174.6%
Contains more Fats +156.4%
Contains more Carbs +17.2%
Black pepper
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
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
Contains more Protein +36.5%
Contains more Water +129%
Contains more Other +174.6%
Contains more Fats +156.4%
Contains more Carbs +17.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black pepper
Black pepper
1
:
2
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.5%
Black pepper
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
Bay leaf
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Black pepper Bay leaf
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black pepper Bay leaf Opinion
Net carbs 38.65g 48.67g Bay leaf
Protein 10.39g 7.61g Black pepper
Fats 3.26g 8.36g Bay leaf
Carbs 63.95g 74.97g Bay leaf
Calories 251kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g Bay leaf
Fiber 25.3g 26.3g Bay leaf
Calcium 443mg 834mg Bay leaf
Iron 9.71mg 43mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 171mg 120mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 158mg 113mg Black pepper
Potassium 1329mg 529mg Black pepper
Sodium 20mg 23mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.19mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Copper 1.33mg 0.416mg Black pepper
Manganese 12.753mg 8.167mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg 2.8µg Black pepper
Vitamin A 547IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.108mg 0.009mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 1.143mg 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B5 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 17µg 180µg Bay leaf
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g 2.28g Black pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g 2.29g Bay leaf
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black pepper Bay leaf
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
60%
Black pepper
100%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
297%
Black pepper
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.888g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/nutrients
  2. Bay leaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170917/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.