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Bay leaf vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bay leaf and Paprika

  • Bay leaf has more Manganese, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin C, however, Paprika has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Manganese is 286% more.
  • Bay leaf has 52 times more Vitamin C than Paprika. Bay leaf has 46.5mg of Vitamin C, while Paprika has 0.9mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, bay leaf and Spices, paprika.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +264.2%
Contains more IronIron +103.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +413.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +17%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%

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 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +267.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23%
~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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.8%
Contains more FatsFats +54.2%
Contains more WaterWater +106.6%
Contains more OtherOther +113.8%

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.14g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~1.695g

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 Paprika
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 Paprika Opinion
Calories 313kcal 282kcal Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 8.36g 12.89g Paprika
Vitamin C 46.5mg 0.9mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 48.67g 19.09g Bay leaf
Carbs 74.97g 53.99g Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 178mg Paprika
Calcium 834mg 229mg Bay leaf
Potassium 529mg 2280mg Paprika
Iron 43mg 21.14mg Bay leaf
Sugar 10.34g Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 34.9g Paprika
Copper 0.416mg 0.713mg Paprika
Zinc 3.7mg 4.33mg Paprika
Phosphorus 113mg 314mg Paprika
Sodium 23mg 68mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 6185IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A 309µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 8.167mg 1.59mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 2.141mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 180µg 49µg Bay leaf
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.28g 2.14g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 7.766g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Paprika
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
385%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.