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Oregano vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Oregano and Bay leaf

  • Oregano has more Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, and Potassium, while Bay leaf has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Manganese is 138% higher.
  • Bay leaf contains 2 times less Potassium than Oregano. Oregano contains 1260mg of Potassium, while Bay leaf contains 529mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, dried 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.
Contains more Calcium +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Selenium +60.7%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +63.7%
Equal in Sodium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 480% 1380% 193% 64% 112% 4% 74% 212% 651% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Contains more Calcium +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Selenium +60.7%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Manganese +63.7%
Equal in Sodium - 23

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 +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.4%
Contains more Folate +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1921.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 103% 366% 0% 8% 45% 122% 87% 56% 241% 178% 0% 1555%
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 +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.4%
Contains more Folate +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1921.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Water +82.5%
Contains more Other +117.4%
Contains more Fats +95.3%
Equal in Carbs - 74.97
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 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 +18.3%
Contains more Water +82.5%
Contains more Other +117.4%
Contains more Fats +95.3%
Equal in Carbs - 74.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.3%
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.369 g
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oregano Bay leaf Opinion
Net carbs 26.42g 48.67g Bay leaf
Protein 9g 7.61g Oregano
Fats 4.28g 8.36g Bay leaf
Carbs 68.92g 74.97g Bay leaf
Calories 265kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Sugar 4.09g Bay leaf
Fiber 42.5g 26.3g Oregano
Calcium 1597mg 834mg Oregano
Iron 36.8mg 43mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 270mg 120mg Oregano
Phosphorus 148mg 113mg Oregano
Potassium 1260mg 529mg Oregano
Sodium 25mg 23mg Bay leaf
Zinc 2.69mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Copper 0.633mg 0.416mg Oregano
Manganese 4.99mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 4.5µg 2.8µg Oregano
Vitamin A 1701IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 85µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Vitamin C 2.3mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.009mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.421mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 4.64mg 2.005mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.044mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 237µg 180µg Oregano
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 1.551g 2.28g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 0.716g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 1.369g 2.29g Bay leaf
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oregano 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
230%
Oregano
100%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Oregano
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.729g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.