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Saffron vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Saffron and Bay leaf

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Magnesium, while Bay leaf has more Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 880% higher.
  • Bay leaf contains 3 times less Potassium than Saffron. Saffron contains 1724mg of Potassium, while Bay leaf contains 529mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron 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 Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +123%
Contains more Potassium +225.9%
Contains more Manganese +247.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +651.4%
Contains more Iron +287.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Zinc +239.4%
Contains more Copper +26.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +120%
Contains more Phosphorus +123%
Contains more Potassium +225.9%
Contains more Manganese +247.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +651.4%
Contains more Iron +287.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Zinc +239.4%
Contains more Copper +26.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1067%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +93.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 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 C +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1067%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more Folate +93.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.2%
Contains more Water +118.8%
Contains more Other +50.6%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 +50.2%
Contains more Water +118.8%
Contains more Other +50.6%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.8%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Bay leaf Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 48.67g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 7.61g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 8.36g Bay leaf
Carbs 65.37g 74.97g Bay leaf
Calories 310kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Fiber 3.9g 26.3g Bay leaf
Calcium 111mg 834mg Bay leaf
Iron 11.1mg 43mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 264mg 120mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 113mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 529mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 23mg Bay leaf
Zinc 1.09mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Copper 0.328mg 0.416mg Bay leaf
Manganese 28.408mg 8.167mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 2.8µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin C 80.8mg 46.5mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.009mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 93µg 180µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 1.586g 2.28g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 2.29g Bay leaf

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Saffron 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
60%
Saffron
100%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.694g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.