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Bay leaf vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bay leaf and Saffron

  • Bay leaf has more Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, and Zinc, while Saffron has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for Manganese is 880% higher.
  • Saffron contains 11 times less Vitamin A than Bay leaf. Bay leaf contains 309µg of Vitamin A, while Saffron contains 27µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, bay leaf and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +651.4%
Contains more IronIron +287.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +239.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +247.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1067%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1177.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.2%
Contains more WaterWater +118.8%
Contains more OtherOther +50.6%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +282.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.067g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Saffron Opinion
Calories 313kcal 310kcal Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 8.36g 5.85g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 46.5mg 80.8mg Saffron
Net carbs 48.67g 61.47g Saffron
Carbs 74.97g 65.37g Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 264mg Saffron
Calcium 834mg 111mg Bay leaf
Potassium 529mg 1724mg Saffron
Iron 43mg 11.1mg Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 3.9g Bay leaf
Copper 0.416mg 0.328mg Bay leaf
Zinc 3.7mg 1.09mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 113mg 252mg Saffron
Sodium 23mg 148mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 6185IU 530IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A 309µg 27µg Bay leaf
Manganese 8.167mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 2.8µg 5.6µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.267mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 1.46mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 1.01mg Bay leaf
Folate 180µg 93µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 2.28g 1.586g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 0.429g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 2.067g Bay leaf
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bay leaf Saffron
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
56%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.694g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.