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Bay leaf vs. Chili powder spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bay leaf and Chili powder spice

  • Bay leaf has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Calcium, however, Chili powder spice is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bay leaf covers your daily need of Iron 321% more than Chili powder spice.
  • Bay leaf has 66 times more Vitamin C than Chili powder spice. While Bay leaf has 46.5mg of Vitamin C, Chili powder spice has only 0.7mg.
  • Bay leaf has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, bay leaf and Spices, chili powder.

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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 86% 250% 47% 1613% 139% 101% 48% 3% 1065% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 106% 99% 172% 649% 333% 117% 129% 374% 222% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.7%
Contains more IronIron +148.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +380.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +268.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +628.6%

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 155% 371% 0% 0% 2.3% 97% 38% 0% 402% 0% 0% 135% 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 2.3% 1779% 763% 0% 63% 217% 218% 53% 483% 0% 264% 21% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6542.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +379.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
13% 14% 50% 11% 12%
Protein: 13.46 g
Fats: 14.28 g
Carbs: 49.7 g
Water: 10.75 g
Other: 11.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.9%
Contains more FatsFats +70.8%
Contains more WaterWater +97.6%
Contains more OtherOther +226.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.29 g
18% 23% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.462 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.006 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +95.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +249.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.462g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Chili powder spice Opinion
Calories 313kcal 282kcal Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 13.46g Chili powder spice
Fats 8.36g 14.28g Chili powder spice
Vitamin C 46.5mg 0.7mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 48.67g 14.9g Bay leaf
Carbs 74.97g 49.7g Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 149mg Chili powder spice
Calcium 834mg 330mg Bay leaf
Potassium 529mg 1950mg Chili powder spice
Iron 43mg 17.3mg Bay leaf
Sugar 7.19g Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 34.8g Chili powder spice
Copper 0.416mg 1mg Chili powder spice
Zinc 3.7mg 4.3mg Chili powder spice
Phosphorus 113mg 300mg Chili powder spice
Sodium 23mg 2867mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 6185IU 29650IU Chili powder spice
Vitamin A RAE 309µg 1483µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin E 38.14mg Chili powder spice
Manganese 8.167mg 1.7mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg 20.4µg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.25mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.94mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 11.6mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B5 0.888mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 2.094mg Chili powder spice
Vitamin K 105.7µg Chili powder spice
Folate 180µg 28µg Bay leaf
Choline 66.5mg Chili powder spice
Saturated Fat 2.28g 2.462g Bay leaf
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 3.211g Chili powder spice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 8.006g Chili powder spice
Tryptophan 0.07mg Chili powder spice
Threonine 0.27mg Chili powder spice
Isoleucine 0.39mg Chili powder spice
Leucine 0.63mg Chili powder spice
Lysine 0.36mg Chili powder spice
Methionine 0.13mg Chili powder spice
Phenylalanine 0.37mg Chili powder spice
Valine 0.54mg Chili powder spice
Histidine 0.18mg Chili powder spice
Fructose 4.29g Chili powder spice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.519g Chili powder spice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chili powder spice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Chili powder spice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
92%
Bay leaf
300%
Chili powder spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
231%
Chili powder spice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili powder spice
Chili powder spice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 2844mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.182g)
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. Bay leaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170917/nutrients
  2. Chili powder spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171319/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.