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Bay leaf vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bay leaf and Thyme

  • Bay leaf has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, Folate, and Zinc, however, Thyme is higher in Vitamin C, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Bay leaf covers your daily need of Iron 319% more than Thyme.
  • Bay leaf has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Thyme. While Bay leaf has 1.74mg of Vitamin B6, Thyme has only 0.348mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, bay leaf and Thyme, fresh.

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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%
Thyme
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.9%
Contains more IronIron +146.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +375.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~106mg

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%
Thyme
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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 534% 285% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +244.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.824mg
~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
Thyme
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.9%
Contains more FatsFats +397.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +206.6%
Contains more OtherOther +13.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1096.9%

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
Thyme
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1924.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +330.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Thyme Opinion
Calories 313kcal 101kcal Bay leaf
Protein 7.61g 5.56g Bay leaf
Fats 8.36g 1.68g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 46.5mg 160.1mg Thyme
Net carbs 48.67g 10.45g Bay leaf
Carbs 74.97g 24.45g Bay leaf
Magnesium 120mg 160mg Thyme
Calcium 834mg 405mg Bay leaf
Potassium 529mg 609mg Thyme
Iron 43mg 17.45mg Bay leaf
Fiber 26.3g 14g Bay leaf
Copper 0.416mg 0.555mg Thyme
Zinc 3.7mg 1.81mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 113mg 106mg Bay leaf
Sodium 23mg 9mg Thyme
Vitamin A 6185IU 4751IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A 309µg 238µg Bay leaf
Manganese 8.167mg 1.719mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.048mg Thyme
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.471mg Thyme
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 1.824mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B5 0.409mg Thyme
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 0.348mg Bay leaf
Folate 180µg 45µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 2.28g 0.467g Thyme
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g 0.081g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 0.532g Bay leaf
Tryptophan 0.114mg Thyme
Threonine 0.154mg Thyme
Isoleucine 0.285mg Thyme
Leucine 0.262mg Thyme
Lysine 0.126mg Thyme
Valine 0.307mg Thyme

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Thyme
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
86%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.813g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.