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Bay leaf vs. Taco seasoning — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Bay leaf and Taco seasoning?

  • Bay leaf is richer than Taco seasoning in Iron, and Fiber.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Iron is 453% more.

We used Spices, bay leaf and PACE, Dry Taco Seasoning Mix 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.
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 0% 0% 0% 253% 0% 0% 0% 1052% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +537%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 150% 563% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~45mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~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
56% 6% 38%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 38.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.2%
Contains more OtherOther +950%
~equal in Water ~5.7g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Taco seasoning Opinion
Calories 313kcal 188kcal Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 0g Bay leaf
Fats 8.36g 0g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 46.5mg 45mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 48.67g 37.49g Bay leaf
Carbs 74.97g 56.29g Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg Bay leaf
Calcium 834mg Bay leaf
Potassium 529mg Bay leaf
Iron 43mg 6.75mg Bay leaf
Sugar 18.76g Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 18.8g Bay leaf
Copper 0.416mg Bay leaf
Zinc 3.7mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 113mg Bay leaf
Sodium 23mg 8068mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 6185IU 9381IU Taco seasoning
Vitamin A RAE 309µg Bay leaf
Manganese 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.009mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B2 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B6 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 180µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 2.28g 0g Taco seasoning
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g Bay leaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Taco seasoning
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
55%
Taco seasoning
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
131%
Taco seasoning

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco seasoning
Taco seasoning is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.28g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 8045mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.