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Balsamic vinegar vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between balsamic vinegar and bay leaf

  • Balsamic vinegar has less iron, manganese, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin C, copper, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium than bay leaf.
  • Bay leaf covers your daily need for iron, 529% more than balsamic vinegar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinegar, balsamic 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 250% 47% 1613% 139% 101% 48% 3% 1065% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2988.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +372.3%
Contains more IronIron +5872.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1500%
Contains more ZincZinc +4525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +494.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6134.4%
~equal in Sodium ~23mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 155% 103% 0% 0% 2.3% 97% 38% 0% 402% 0% 0% 135% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 WaterWater +1305.3%
Contains more OtherOther +66.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1453.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +340.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Bay leaf DV% diff.
Iron 0.72mg 43mg 529%
Manganese 0.131mg 8.167mg 349%
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 134%
Fiber 26.3g 105%
Calcium 27mg 834mg 81%
Vitamin C 0mg 46.5mg 52%
Folate 180µg 45%
Copper 0.026mg 0.416mg 43%
Vitamin A 0µg 309µg 34%
Zinc 0.08mg 3.7mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 32%
Magnesium 12mg 120mg 26%
Carbs 17.03g 74.97g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 15%
Protein 0.49g 7.61g 14%
Phosphorus 19mg 113mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 13%
Fats 0g 8.36g 13%
Potassium 112mg 529mg 12%
Calories 88kcal 313kcal 11%
Saturated fat 0g 2.28g 10%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.64g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 48.67g N/A
Sugar 14.95g N/A
Sodium 23mg 23mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Bay leaf
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
72%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (23 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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.