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Bay leaf vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bay leaf and Garlic powder

  • Bay leaf has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Folate, however, Garlic powder has more Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bay leaf is 467% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, bay leaf and Spices, garlic powder.

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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 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +955.7%
Contains more IronIron +661.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +734.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +753.6%

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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3775%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +283%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4733.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~1.654mg
~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
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +1045.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.5%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%
~equal in Carbs ~72.73g
~equal in Other ~3.54g

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
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1326.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1186.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Garlic powder Opinion
Calories 313kcal 331kcal Garlic powder
Protein 7.61g 16.55g Garlic powder
Fats 8.36g 0.73g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 46.5mg 1.2mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 48.67g 63.73g Garlic powder
Carbs 74.97g 72.73g Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 77mg Bay leaf
Calcium 834mg 79mg Bay leaf
Potassium 529mg 1193mg Garlic powder
Iron 43mg 5.65mg Bay leaf
Sugar 2.43g Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 9g Bay leaf
Copper 0.416mg 0.533mg Garlic powder
Zinc 3.7mg 2.99mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 113mg 414mg Garlic powder
Sodium 23mg 60mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 6185IU 0IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A 309µg 0µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 0.67mg Garlic powder
Manganese 8.167mg 0.979mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg 23.9µg Garlic powder
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.435mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.141mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 0.796mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B5 0.743mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 1.654mg Bay leaf
Vitamin K 0.4µg Garlic powder
Folate 180µg 47µg Bay leaf
Choline 67.5mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 2.28g 0.249g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 0.115g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 0.178g Bay leaf
Tryptophan 0.121mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0.374mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.414mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0.728mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0.768mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0.525mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.667mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.263mg Garlic powder
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Garlic powder
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
52%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.031g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
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 - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.