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Cayenne pepper vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cayenne pepper and Bay leaf

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, however, Bay leaf is higher in Iron, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Bay leaf covers your daily Iron needs 440% more than Cayenne pepper.
  • Bay leaf contains 36 times less Vitamin B1 than Cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper contains 0.328mg of Vitamin B1, while Bay leaf contains 0.009mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
4
:
6
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +280.7%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Contains more Calcium +463.5%
Contains more Iron +451.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +308.4%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
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 +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +280.7%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Contains more Calcium +463.5%
Contains more Iron +451.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +308.4%

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.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
8
:
1
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Vitamin A +572.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Folate +69.8%
Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
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 A +572.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.8%
Contains more Folate +69.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
4
:
1
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Fats +106.6%
Contains more Water +48%
Contains more Other +66.9%
Contains more Carbs +32.4%
Cayenne pepper
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 +57.8%
Contains more Fats +106.6%
Contains more Water +48%
Contains more Other +66.9%
Contains more Carbs +32.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
1
Bay leaf
Bay leaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.1%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Bay leaf
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +265.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Bay leaf Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 48.67g Bay leaf
Protein 12.01g 7.61g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 8.36g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 74.97g Bay leaf
Calories 318kcal 313kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g Bay leaf
Fiber 27.2g 26.3g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 834mg Bay leaf
Iron 7.8mg 43mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 152mg 120mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 113mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 529mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 23mg Bay leaf
Zinc 2.48mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Copper 0.373mg 0.416mg Bay leaf
Manganese 2mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 8.8µg 2.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 6185IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 309µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 46.5mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.009mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.421mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 2.005mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 1.74mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 180µg Bay leaf
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 2.28g Bay leaf
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 1.64g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 2.29g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper 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
388%
Cayenne pepper
100%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.