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Bay leaf vs. Dried dill weed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bay leaf and Dried dill weed

  • Bay leaf has more Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, while Dried dill weed has more Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Manganese is 183% higher.
  • Dried dill weed contains 10 times less Saturated Fat than Bay leaf. Bay leaf contains 2.28g of Saturated Fat, while Dried dill weed contains 0.234g.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, bay leaf and Spices, dill weed, dried.

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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 322% 535% 292% 1829% 163% 90% 233% 27% 515% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +275.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +525.3%
Contains more IronIron +13.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +380.5%

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 167% 351% 0% 0% 105% 66% 53% 0% 395% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~50mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~5850IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~1.71mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 4% 56% 7% 13%
Protein: 19.96 g
Fats: 4.36 g
Carbs: 55.82 g
Water: 7.3 g
Other: 12.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +91.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +162.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.2%
Contains more OtherOther +247%

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.234 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.7%

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 Dried dill weed
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Dried dill weed Opinion
Calories 313kcal 253kcal Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 19.96g Dried dill weed
Fats 8.36g 4.36g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 46.5mg 50mg Dried dill weed
Net carbs 48.67g 42.22g Bay leaf
Carbs 74.97g 55.82g Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 451mg Dried dill weed
Calcium 834mg 1784mg Dried dill weed
Potassium 529mg 3308mg Dried dill weed
Iron 43mg 48.78mg Dried dill weed
Fiber 26.3g 13.6g Bay leaf
Copper 0.416mg 0.49mg Dried dill weed
Zinc 3.7mg 3.3mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 113mg 543mg Dried dill weed
Sodium 23mg 208mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 6185IU 5850IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A 309µg 293µg Bay leaf
Manganese 8.167mg 3.95mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.418mg Dried dill weed
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.284mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 2.807mg Dried dill weed
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 1.71mg Bay leaf
Folate 180µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 2.28g 0.234g Dried dill weed
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g Bay leaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Dried dill weed
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
87%
Dried dill weed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
401%
Dried dill weed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.046g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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. Dried dill weed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171322/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.