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.
| 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% |
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 | +6542.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +32452.6% |
| 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% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.61 g
Fats:
8.36 g
Carbs:
74.97 g
Water:
5.44 g
Other:
3.62 g
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
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.28 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.29 g
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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 313kcal | 325kcal |
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| Protein | 7.61g | 14.29g |
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| Fats | 8.36g | 14.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 46.5mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 48.67g | 2.63g |
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| Carbs | 74.97g | 55.83g |
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| Magnesium | 120mg | 255mg |
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| Calcium | 834mg | 525mg |
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| Potassium | 529mg | 1170mg |
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| Iron | 43mg | 19.1mg |
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| Sugar | 2.76g |
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| Fiber | 26.3g | 53.2g |
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| Copper | 0.416mg | 1.2mg |
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| Zinc | 3.7mg | 4.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 367mg |
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| Sodium | 23mg | 52mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6185IU | 19IU |
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| Vitamin A | 309µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 25.24mg |
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| Manganese | 8.167mg | 8.3mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 40.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.005mg | 3.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.07mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.74mg | 0.105mg |
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| Vitamin K | 99.8µg |
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| Folate | 180µg | 56µg |
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| Choline | 64.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.28g | 1.648g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 1.64g | 8.782g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.29g | 3.056g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.11mg |
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| Threonine | 0.35mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.63mg |
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| Leucine | 0.89mg |
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| Lysine | 0.7mg |
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| Methionine | 0.19mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg |
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| Valine | 0.75mg |
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| Histidine | 0.29mg |
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| Fructose | 0.79g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.255g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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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
92%
83%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
315%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Curry powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.632g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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.