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Nutmeg vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nutmeg and Bay leaf different?

  • Nutmeg is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Bay leaf is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bay leaf is 500% higher.
  • Nutmeg contains 38 times more Vitamin B1 than Bay leaf. While Nutmeg contains 0.346mg of Vitamin B1, Bay leaf contains only 0.009mg.
  • Bay leaf has less Saturated Fat.

Spices, nutmeg, ground 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 +52.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.4%
Contains more Copper +146.9%
Contains more Calcium +353.3%
Contains more Iron +1314.5%
Contains more Potassium +51.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.1%
Contains more Manganese +181.6%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +52.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.4%
Contains more Copper +146.9%
Contains more Calcium +353.3%
Contains more Iron +1314.5%
Contains more Potassium +51.1%
Contains more Zinc +72.1%
Contains more Manganese +181.6%
Contains more Selenium +75%

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.
Nutmeg
3
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +3744.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5963.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +638.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +987.5%
Contains more Folate +136.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 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 +3744.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +5963.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +638.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +987.5%
Contains more Folate +136.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +334.3%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Protein +30.3%
Contains more Carbs +52.1%
Contains more Other +55.4%
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 Fats +334.3%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Protein +30.3%
Contains more Carbs +52.1%
Contains more Other +55.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.3%
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Bay leaf Opinion
Net carbs 28.49g 48.67g Bay leaf
Protein 5.84g 7.61g Bay leaf
Fats 36.31g 8.36g Nutmeg
Carbs 49.29g 74.97g Bay leaf
Calories 525kcal 313kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Bay leaf
Fiber 20.8g 26.3g Bay leaf
Calcium 184mg 834mg Bay leaf
Iron 3.04mg 43mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 183mg 120mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 213mg 113mg Nutmeg
Potassium 350mg 529mg Bay leaf
Sodium 16mg 23mg Nutmeg
Zinc 2.15mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Copper 1.027mg 0.416mg Nutmeg
Manganese 2.9mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 1.6µg 2.8µg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 102IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin C 3mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.009mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 76µg 180µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 25.94g 2.28g Bay leaf
Monounsaturated Fat 3.22g 1.64g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 2.29g Bay leaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Nutmeg 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
20%
Nutmeg
100%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 23.66g)
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 - $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 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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.