Bay leaf vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are bay leaf and nutmeg different?
- Bay leaf is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin B2; however, nutmeg is richer in copper and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for bay leaf is 500% higher.
- Bay leaf contains 61 times more vitamin A than nutmeg. While bay leaf contains 6185IU of vitamin A, nutmeg contains only 102IU.
- Bay leaf has less saturated fat.
Spices, bay leaf and Spices, nutmeg, ground 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 | +353.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1314.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +181.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +88.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.4% |
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 | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6080% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +638.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +987.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3744.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +334.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +554.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +96.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 43mg | 3.04mg | 500% |
| Manganese | 8.167mg | 2.9mg | 229% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.74mg | 0.16mg | 122% |
| Saturated fat | 2.28g | 25.94g | 108% |
| Copper | 0.416mg | 1.027mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 834mg | 184mg | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 46.5mg | 3mg | 48% |
| Fats | 8.36g | 36.31g | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 309µg | 5µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.057mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.346mg | 28% |
| Folate | 180µg | 76µg | 26% |
| Fiber | 26.3g | 20.8g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 120mg | 183mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 213mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 2.15mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.29g | 0.35g | 13% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 525kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 74.97g | 49.29g | 9% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 350mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.61g | 5.84g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.005mg | 1.299mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.64g | 3.22g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 48.67g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 23mg | 16mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 23.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bay leaf is relatively richer in minerals
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.