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Coriander seeds vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Coriander seeds and Bay leaf?

  • Coriander seeds are higher in Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Bay leaf is higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Iron is 334% more.
  • Coriander seeds have 9 times more Selenium than Bay leaf. While Coriander seeds have 26.2µg of Selenium, Bay leaf has only 2.8µg.

We used Spices, coriander seed and Spices, bay leaf 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.
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
6
:
4
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.9%
Contains more Potassium +139.5%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Contains more Copper +134.4%
Contains more Selenium +835.7%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +163.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Manganese +329.8%
Coriander seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 612% 236% 176% 112% 5% 129% 325% 248% 143%
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 +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +261.9%
Contains more Potassium +139.5%
Contains more Zinc +27%
Contains more Copper +134.4%
Contains more Selenium +835.7%
Contains more Calcium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +163.5%
Contains less Sodium -34.3%
Contains more Manganese +329.8%

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.
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
2
:
5
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2555.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.005
Coriander seeds
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% 70% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +2555.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.005

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
4
:
1
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Protein +62.5%
Contains more Fats +112.6%
Contains more Water +62.9%
Contains more Other +66%
Contains more Carbs +36.3%
Coriander seeds
12% 18% 55% 9% 6%
Protein: 12.37 g
Fats: 17.77 g
Carbs: 54.99 g
Water: 8.86 g
Other: 6.01 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 +62.5%
Contains more Fats +112.6%
Contains more Water +62.9%
Contains more Other +66%
Contains more Carbs +36.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
2
:
1
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +728%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.9%
Coriander seeds
6% 83% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.75 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 -56.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +728%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander seeds Bay leaf Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 48.67g Bay leaf
Protein 12.37g 7.61g Coriander seeds
Fats 17.77g 8.36g Coriander seeds
Carbs 54.99g 74.97g Bay leaf
Calories 298kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Fiber 41.9g 26.3g Coriander seeds
Calcium 709mg 834mg Bay leaf
Iron 16.32mg 43mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 330mg 120mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 409mg 113mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 1267mg 529mg Coriander seeds
Sodium 35mg 23mg Bay leaf
Zinc 4.7mg 3.7mg Coriander seeds
Copper 0.975mg 0.416mg Coriander seeds
Manganese 1.9mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 26.2µg 2.8µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin A 0IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin C 21mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.239mg 0.009mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.13mg 2.005mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B6 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 0µg 180µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 0.99g 2.28g Coriander seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 13.58g 1.64g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.75g 2.29g Bay leaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coriander seeds 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
20%
Coriander seeds
100%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
220%
Coriander seeds
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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 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 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. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/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.