Bay leaf vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bay leaf and ground ginger
- Bay leaf has more iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin C, fiber, and folate; however, ground ginger is higher in manganese, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Ground ginger covers your daily manganese needs 1093% more than bay leaf.
- Ground ginger contains 206 times less vitamin A than bay leaf. Bay leaf contains 6185IU of vitamin A, while ground ginger contains 30IU.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, bay leaf and Spices, ginger, ground.
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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 | +631.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +307.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1892.9% |
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 | +15350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +379.8% |
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:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
Other:
5.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.2% |
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Carbs
~71.62g
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
2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.929 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +242.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +146.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 8.167mg | 33.3mg | 1093% |
| Iron | 43mg | 19.8mg | 290% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 55.8µg | 96% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.74mg | 0.626mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 834mg | 114mg | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 46.5mg | 0.7mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 26.3g | 14.1g | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.005mg | 9.62mg | 48% |
| Folate | 180µg | 13µg | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 309µg | 2µg | 34% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 1320mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 120mg | 214mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.17mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.477mg | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.29g | 0.929g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 168mg | 8% |
| Choline | 41.2mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.416mg | 0.48mg | 7% |
| Fats | 8.36g | 4.24g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.64g | 0.479g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7.61g | 8.98g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.78g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.28g | 2.599g | 1% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 335kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 3.64mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 74.97g | 71.62g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.67g | 57.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.39g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 23mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.341mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g | 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
72%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
603%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.319g)
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 ($)
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.