Bay leaf vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bay leaf and allspice
- Bay leaf has more iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B2, zinc, fiber, and calcium; however, allspice is higher in copper.
- Bay leaf covers your daily iron needs 449% more than allspice.
- Allspice contains 11 times less vitamin A than bay leaf. Bay leaf contains 6185IU of vitamin A, while allspice contains 540IU.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, bay leaf and Spices, allspice, ground.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +26.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +509.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +266.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +177.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1044.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +568.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +728.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1022.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~8.69g
~equal in
Carbs
~72.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +148.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.36g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 43mg | 7.06mg | 449% |
| Manganese | 8.167mg | 2.943mg | 227% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.74mg | 0.21mg | 118% |
| Folate | 180µg | 36µg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 309µg | 27µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.063mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 1.01mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 26.3g | 21.6g | 19% |
| Calcium | 834mg | 661mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.416mg | 0.553mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 1044mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.101mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 46.5mg | 39.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.005mg | 2.86mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 120mg | 135mg | 4% |
| Protein | 7.61g | 6.09g | 3% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 263kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 77mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.64g | 0.66g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.28g | 2.55g | 1% |
| Carbs | 74.97g | 72.12g | 1% |
| Fats | 8.36g | 8.69g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.67g | 50.52g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 113mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 2.7µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.29g | 2.36g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
72%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
132%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.