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Bay leaf vs. Dried thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between bay leaf and dried thyme?

  • Bay leaf is richer in vitamin B6, yet dried thyme is richer in iron, calcium, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, folate, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Dried thyme's daily need coverage for iron is 1008% higher.
  • Bay leaf has 3 times more vitamin B6 than dried thyme. Bay leaf has 1.74mg of vitamin B6, while dried thyme has 0.55mg.

We used Spices, bay leaf and Spices, thyme, dried types in this comparison.

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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 157% 567% 72% 4635% 287% 169% 86% 7.2% 1026% 25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.9%
Contains more IronIron +187.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +67%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.3%
~equal in Manganese ~7.867mg

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 167% 63% 150% 0% 128% 92% 93% 0% 127% 0% 4286% 206% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~50mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.399mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
9% 7% 64% 8% 12%
Protein: 9.11 g
Fats: 7.43 g
Carbs: 63.94 g
Water: 7.79 g
Other: 11.73 g
Contains more FatsFats +12.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +43.2%
Contains more OtherOther +224%

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% 11% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.73 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.19 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +248.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92.4%

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 Dried thyme
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Dried thyme DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1714.5µg 1429%
Iron 43mg 123.6mg 1008%
Calcium 834mg 1890mg 106%
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 0.55mg 92%
Vitamin E 7.48mg 50%
Copper 0.416mg 0.86mg 49%
Fiber 26.3g 37g 43%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.513mg 42%
Magnesium 120mg 220mg 24%
Folate 180µg 274µg 24%
Zinc 3.7mg 6.18mg 23%
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 4.94mg 18%
Vitamin A 309µg 190µg 13%
Manganese 8.167mg 7.867mg 13%
Phosphorus 113mg 201mg 13%
Potassium 529mg 814mg 8%
Choline 43.6mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 1.19g 7%
Carbs 74.97g 63.94g 4%
Vitamin C 46.5mg 50mg 4%
Protein 7.61g 9.11g 3%
Selenium 2.8µg 4.6µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.64g 0.47g 3%
Saturated fat 2.28g 2.73g 2%
Calories 313kcal 276kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.399mg 2%
Sodium 23mg 55mg 1%
Fats 8.36g 7.43g 1%
Net carbs 48.67g 26.94g N/A
Sugar 1.71g N/A
Tryptophan 0.186mg 0%
Threonine 0.252mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.468mg 0%
Leucine 0.43mg 0%
Lysine 0.207mg 0%
Valine 0.502mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Dried thyme
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
72%
Bay leaf
410%
Dried thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
703%
Dried thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme
Dried thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)

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 thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170938/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.