Bay leaf vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bay leaf and cumin different?
- Bay leaf is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin A, fiber, and vitamin C, while cumin is higher in iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and copper.
- Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 292% more than bay leaf.
- Bay leaf contains 6 times more vitamin C than cumin. Bay leaf contains 46.5mg of vitamin C, while cumin contains 7.7mg.
Spices, bay leaf and Spices, cumin seed types were 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +205% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +238% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +341.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.7% |
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 | +503.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +382.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6877.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +756.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 43mg | 66.36mg | 292% |
| Manganese | 8.167mg | 3.333mg | 210% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.74mg | 0.435mg | 100% |
| Fiber | 26.3g | 10.5g | 63% |
| Magnesium | 120mg | 366mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 499mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.628mg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.416mg | 0.867mg | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 46.5mg | 7.7mg | 43% |
| Folate | 180µg | 10µg | 43% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 1788mg | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.64g | 14.04g | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 309µg | 64µg | 27% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
| Fats | 8.36g | 22.27g | 21% |
| Protein | 7.61g | 17.81g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.005mg | 4.579mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 74.97g | 44.24g | 10% |
| Calcium | 834mg | 931mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 4.8mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.29g | 3.279g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.327mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 168mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5.2µg | 4% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.28g | 1.535g | 3% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 375kcal | 3% |
| Net carbs | 48.67g | 33.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.745g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.