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Bay leaf vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bay leaf and Oregano

  • Bay leaf has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Oregano has more Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Manganese is 138% higher.
  • Oregano contains 20 times less Vitamin C than Bay leaf. Bay leaf contains 46.5mg of Vitamin C, while Oregano contains 2.3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, bay leaf and Spices, oregano, 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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Contains more IronIron +16.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +60.7%
~equal in Sodium ~25mg

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 7.7% 102% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1921.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +95.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.3%
Contains more WaterWater +82.5%
Contains more OtherOther +117.4%
~equal in Carbs ~68.92g

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
43% 20% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +129.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32%

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 Oregano
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Oregano Opinion
Calories 313kcal 265kcal Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 9g Oregano
Fats 8.36g 4.28g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 46.5mg 2.3mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 48.67g 26.42g Bay leaf
Carbs 74.97g 68.92g Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 270mg Oregano
Calcium 834mg 1597mg Oregano
Potassium 529mg 1260mg Oregano
Iron 43mg 36.8mg Bay leaf
Sugar 4.09g Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 42.5g Oregano
Copper 0.416mg 0.633mg Oregano
Zinc 3.7mg 2.69mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 113mg 148mg Oregano
Sodium 23mg 25mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 6185IU 1701IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 309µg 85µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 18.26mg Oregano
Manganese 8.167mg 4.99mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg 4.5µg Oregano
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.177mg Oregano
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.528mg Oregano
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 4.64mg Oregano
Vitamin B5 0.921mg Oregano
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 1.044mg Bay leaf
Vitamin K 621.7µg Oregano
Folate 180µg 237µg Oregano
Choline 32.3mg Oregano
Saturated Fat 2.28g 1.551g Oregano
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 0.716g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 1.369g Bay leaf
Tryptophan 0.203mg Oregano
Threonine 0.322mg Oregano
Isoleucine 0.441mg Oregano
Leucine 0.78mg Oregano
Lysine 0.5mg Oregano
Methionine 0.127mg Oregano
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Oregano
Valine 0.585mg Oregano
Histidine 0.144mg Oregano
Fructose 1.13g Oregano
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g Oregano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Oregano
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
213%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.729g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.