Bay leaf vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bay leaf and cayenne pepper
- Bay leaf has more iron, manganese, and calcium; however, cayenne pepper is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and vitamin B1.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily vitamin A needs 709% more than bay leaf.
- Cayenne pepper contains 6 times less calcium than bay leaf. Bay leaf contains 834mg of calcium, while cayenne pepper contains 148mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, bay leaf and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +463.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +451.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +308.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +280.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +159.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +214.3% |
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 FolateFolate | +69.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +573.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3544.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +334% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.8% |
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:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.9% |
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
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +265.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 43mg | 7.8mg | 440% |
| Manganese | 8.167mg | 2mg | 268% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 199% | |
| Vitamin A | 309µg | 2081µg | 197% |
| Calcium | 834mg | 148mg | 69% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.74mg | 2.45mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 2014mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.005mg | 8.701mg | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.29g | 8.37g | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.919mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 46.5mg | 76.4mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.328mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 293mg | 26% |
| Folate | 180µg | 106µg | 19% |
| Fats | 8.36g | 17.27g | 14% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 8.8µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 2.48mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7.61g | 12.01g | 9% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 120mg | 152mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 74.97g | 56.63g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.416mg | 0.373mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 26.3g | 27.2g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.28g | 3.26g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.64g | 2.75g | 3% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 318kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.67g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 23mg | 30mg | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.