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Caraway spice vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caraway spice and Bay leaf different?

  • Caraway spice is higher in Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however, Bay leaf is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bay leaf is 335% higher.
  • Caraway spice contains 43 times more Vitamin B1 than Bay leaf. While Caraway spice contains 0.383mg of Vitamin B1, Bay leaf contains only 0.009mg.

Spices, caraway seed and Spices, bay leaf are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Phosphorus +402.7%
Contains more Potassium +155.4%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +332.1%
Contains more Calcium +21%
Contains more Iron +164.9%
Contains more Manganese +528.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 207% 609% 185% 244% 120% 3% 150% 304% 170% 66%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Phosphorus +402.7%
Contains more Potassium +155.4%
Contains less Sodium -26.1%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +118.8%
Contains more Selenium +332.1%
Contains more Calcium +21%
Contains more Iron +164.9%
Contains more Manganese +528.2%

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 B1 +4155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1603.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 50% 0% 70% 96% 88% 68% 0% 84% 8% 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 372% 0% 0% 155% 3% 98% 38% 0% 402% 135% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1603.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +159.8%
Contains more Fats +74.5%
Contains more Water +81.4%
Contains more Other +62.2%
Contains more Carbs +50.2%
20% 15% 50% 10% 6%
Protein: 19.77 g
Fats: 14.59 g
Carbs: 49.9 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.87 g
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 +159.8%
Contains more Fats +74.5%
Contains more Water +81.4%
Contains more Other +62.2%
Contains more Carbs +50.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +334.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
6% 65% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.272 g
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +334.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway spice Bay leaf Opinion
Net carbs 11.9g 48.67g Bay leaf
Protein 19.77g 7.61g Caraway spice
Fats 14.59g 8.36g Caraway spice
Carbs 49.9g 74.97g Bay leaf
Calories 333kcal 313kcal Caraway spice
Sugar 0.64g Bay leaf
Fiber 38g 26.3g Caraway spice
Calcium 689mg 834mg Bay leaf
Iron 16.23mg 43mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 258mg 120mg Caraway spice
Phosphorus 568mg 113mg Caraway spice
Potassium 1351mg 529mg Caraway spice
Sodium 17mg 23mg Caraway spice
Zinc 5.5mg 3.7mg Caraway spice
Copper 0.91mg 0.416mg Caraway spice
Manganese 1.3mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 12.1µg 2.8µg Caraway spice
Vitamin A 363IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 2.5mg Caraway spice
Vitamin C 21mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.383mg 0.009mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B2 0.379mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 3.606mg 2.005mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 10µg 180µg Bay leaf
Tryptophan 0.244mg Caraway spice
Threonine 0.756mg Caraway spice
Isoleucine 0.826mg Caraway spice
Leucine 1.218mg Caraway spice
Lysine 1.031mg Caraway spice
Methionine 0.361mg Caraway spice
Phenylalanine 0.867mg Caraway spice
Valine 1.037mg Caraway spice
Histidine 0.55mg Caraway spice
Saturated Fat 0.62g 2.28g Caraway spice
Monounsaturated Fat 7.125g 1.64g Caraway spice
Polyunsaturated fat 3.272g 2.29g Caraway spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caraway spice Bay leaf
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
40%
Caraway spice
100%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
205%
Caraway spice
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Caraway spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170918/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.