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Bay leaf vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bay leaf and curry powder different?

  • Bay leaf is higher in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate; however, curry powder is richer in fiber, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for bay leaf is 299% higher.
  • Bay leaf contains 309 times more vitamin A than curry powder. While bay leaf contains 309µg of vitamin A, curry powder contains only 1µg.

Spices, bay leaf and Spices, curry powder 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 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.9%
Contains more IronIron +125.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +121.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +27%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +224.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1339.3%
~equal in Manganese ~8.3mg

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% 103% 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% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6542.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1557.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.6%
~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
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.8%
Contains more FatsFats +67.6%
Contains more WaterWater +61.8%
Contains more OtherOther +95.3%

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
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +435.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.4%

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 Curry powder
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Curry powder DV% diff.
Iron 43mg 19.1mg 299%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 168%
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 0.105mg 126%
Fiber 26.3g 53.2g 108%
Copper 0.416mg 1.2mg 87%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 83%
Selenium 2.8µg 40.3µg 68%
Vitamin C 46.5mg 0.7mg 51%
Phosphorus 113mg 367mg 36%
Vitamin A 309µg 1µg 34%
Magnesium 120mg 255mg 32%
Folate 180µg 56µg 31%
Calcium 834mg 525mg 31%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 21%
Potassium 529mg 1170mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.64g 8.782g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.2mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.176mg 14%
Protein 7.61g 14.29g 13%
Choline 64.2mg 12%
Zinc 3.7mg 4.7mg 9%
Fats 8.36g 14.01g 9%
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 3.26mg 8%
Manganese 8.167mg 8.3mg 6%
Carbs 74.97g 55.83g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 3.056g 5%
Saturated fat 2.28g 1.648g 3%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Calories 313kcal 325kcal 1%
Sodium 23mg 52mg 1%
Net carbs 48.67g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 2.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Curry powder
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
72%
Bay leaf
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.632g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.

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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.