Bay leaf vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between bay leaf and poppy seed?
- Bay leaf is higher in iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin C, yet poppy seed is higher in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, and magnesium.
- Bay leaf's daily need coverage for iron is 416% more.
We used Spices, bay leaf and Spices, poppy seed types 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 IronIron | +340.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +189.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +291.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +669.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +382.1% |
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 | +4550% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +321% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +604.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +119.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +9388.9% |
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:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +397.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76% |
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Water
~5.95g
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
4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +264.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1147.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 43mg | 9.76mg | 416% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.29g | 28.569g | 175% |
| Copper | 0.416mg | 1.627mg | 135% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.74mg | 0.247mg | 115% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 870mg | 108% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.854mg | 70% |
| Manganese | 8.167mg | 6.707mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 834mg | 1438mg | 60% |
| Magnesium | 120mg | 347mg | 54% |
| Fats | 8.36g | 41.56g | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 46.5mg | 1mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 7.9mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 309µg | 0µg | 34% |
| Fiber | 26.3g | 19.5g | 27% |
| Folate | 180µg | 82µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.1mg | 25% |
| Protein | 7.61g | 17.99g | 21% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 13.5µg | 19% |
| Carbs | 74.97g | 28.13g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 1.77mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.64g | 5.982g | 11% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 525kcal | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.28g | 4.517g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.005mg | 0.896mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 529mg | 719mg | 6% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 48.67g | 8.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 23mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.819mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.321mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.952mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.502mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.758mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.095mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
319%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.237g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.