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Bay leaf vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bay leaf and Cocoa solids different?

  • Bay leaf is higher in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 375% higher.

Spices, bay leaf and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened 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.
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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +551.6%
Contains more IronIron +210.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +112.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +315.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +810.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +549.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +410.7%
~equal in Sodium ~21mg

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 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1374.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +766.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.185mg
~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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.5%
Contains more WaterWater +81.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.6%
Contains more FatsFats +63.9%
Contains more OtherOther +60.2%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +420.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +178.7%

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 Cocoa solids
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Cocoa solids Opinion
Calories 313kcal 228kcal Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 8.36g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 46.5mg 0mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 48.67g 20.9g Bay leaf
Carbs 74.97g 57.9g Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 834mg 128mg Bay leaf
Potassium 529mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Iron 43mg 13.86mg Bay leaf
Sugar 1.75g Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 0.416mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 3.7mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 113mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 23mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 6185IU 0IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 309µg 0µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 8.167mg 3.837mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.241mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 0.118mg Bay leaf
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 180µg 32µg Bay leaf
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 2.28g 8.07g Bay leaf
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 0.44g Bay leaf
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Cocoa solids
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
92%
Bay leaf
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.
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.

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.