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Spearmint vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spearmint and Bay leaf different?

  • Bay leaf has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin C, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Folate than Spearmint.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bay leaf is 389% higher.

Spearmint, fresh 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.
Spearmint
Spearmint
0
:
10
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Calcium +319.1%
Contains more Iron +262.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.5%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Zinc +239.4%
Contains more Copper +73.3%
Contains more Manganese +630.5%
Spearmint
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 446% 45% 26% 41% 4% 30% 80% 146% 0%
Bay leaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Contains more Calcium +319.1%
Contains more Iron +262.3%
Contains more Magnesium +90.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.5%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Zinc +239.4%
Contains more Copper +73.3%
Contains more Manganese +630.5%

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.
Spearmint
Spearmint
2
:
6
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Vitamin B1 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +249.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1001.3%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Spearmint
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 244% 0% 0% 45% 20% 41% 18% 15% 37% 79% 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 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +249.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1001.3%
Contains more Folate +71.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spearmint
Spearmint
1
:
4
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Water +1472.6%
Contains more Protein +131.3%
Contains more Fats +1045.2%
Contains more Carbs +791.4%
Contains more Other +79.2%
Spearmint
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 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 Water +1472.6%
Contains more Protein +131.3%
Contains more Fats +1045.2%
Contains more Carbs +791.4%
Contains more Other +79.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spearmint
Spearmint
1
:
2
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6460%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +481.2%
Spearmint
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.394 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 -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6460%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +481.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spearmint Bay leaf Opinion
Net carbs 1.61g 48.67g Bay leaf
Protein 3.29g 7.61g Bay leaf
Fats 0.73g 8.36g Bay leaf
Carbs 8.41g 74.97g Bay leaf
Calories 44kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Fiber 6.8g 26.3g Bay leaf
Calcium 199mg 834mg Bay leaf
Iron 11.87mg 43mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 63mg 120mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 60mg 113mg Bay leaf
Potassium 458mg 529mg Bay leaf
Sodium 30mg 23mg Bay leaf
Zinc 1.09mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Copper 0.24mg 0.416mg Bay leaf
Manganese 1.118mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 4054IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin C 13.3mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.009mg Spearmint
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 0.948mg 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Spearmint
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 105µg 180µg Bay leaf
Tryptophan 0.05mg Spearmint
Threonine 0.135mg Spearmint
Isoleucine 0.135mg Spearmint
Leucine 0.247mg Spearmint
Lysine 0.141mg Spearmint
Methionine 0.046mg Spearmint
Phenylalanine 0.168mg Spearmint
Valine 0.164mg Spearmint
Histidine 0.066mg Spearmint
Saturated Fat 0.191g 2.28g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g 2.29g Bay leaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spearmint 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
41%
Spearmint
100%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Spearmint
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.089g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is relatively richer in minerals
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 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 ($)

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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.