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Fenugreek vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fenugreek and Bay leaf

  • Fenugreek has more Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Bay leaf is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Bay leaf covers your daily need of Manganese 302% more than Fenugreek.
  • Fenugreek has 36 times more Vitamin B1 than Bay leaf. While Fenugreek has 0.322mg of Vitamin B1, Bay leaf has only 0.009mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, fenugreek seed 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.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
5
:
5
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Magnesium +59.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains more Copper +166.8%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Calcium +373.9%
Contains more Iron +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Contains more Manganese +565.1%
Fenugreek
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
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 +59.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains more Copper +166.8%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Calcium +373.9%
Contains more Iron +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Zinc +48%
Contains more Manganese +565.1%

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.
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
1
:
6
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3477.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +10208.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Fenugreek
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 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 +3477.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +10208.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more Folate +215.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
2
:
3
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Protein +202.2%
Contains more Water +62.5%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Equal in Other - 3.62
Fenugreek
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 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 +202.2%
Contains more Water +62.5%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Equal in Other - 3.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fenugreek
Fenugreek
1
:
2
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains less Saturated Fat -36%
Fenugreek
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 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 -36%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Bay leaf Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 48.67g Bay leaf
Protein 23g 7.61g Fenugreek
Fats 6.41g 8.36g Bay leaf
Carbs 58.35g 74.97g Bay leaf
Calories 323kcal 313kcal Fenugreek
Fiber 24.6g 26.3g Bay leaf
Calcium 176mg 834mg Bay leaf
Iron 33.53mg 43mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 191mg 120mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 113mg Fenugreek
Potassium 770mg 529mg Fenugreek
Sodium 67mg 23mg Bay leaf
Zinc 2.5mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Copper 1.11mg 0.416mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 6.3µg 2.8µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 60IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin C 3mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 0.009mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 57µg 180µg Bay leaf
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g 2.28g Fenugreek
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g Bay leaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek 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
33%
Fenugreek
100%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
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 - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.