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Bay leaf vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bay leaf and turmeric?

  • Bay leaf is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin C, and folate, yet turmeric is higher in manganese, iron, copper, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 506% more.

We used Spices, bay leaf and Spices, turmeric, ground 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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +396.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.2%
Contains more IronIron +27.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +121.4%

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% 103% 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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6542.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1526.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +544.4%
~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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +157.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.2%
Contains more WaterWater +136.2%
Contains more OtherOther +95.6%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +265.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.4%

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 Turmeric
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bay leaf Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 8.167mg 19.8mg 506%
Iron 43mg 55mg 150%
Vitamin B6 1.74mg 0.107mg 126%
Copper 0.416mg 1.3mg 98%
Calcium 834mg 168mg 67%
Vitamin C 46.5mg 0.7mg 51%
Potassium 529mg 2080mg 46%
Folate 180µg 20µg 40%
Vitamin A 309µg 0µg 34%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Phosphorus 113mg 299mg 27%
Magnesium 120mg 208mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.421mg 0.15mg 21%
Fiber 26.3g 22.7g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 11%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g 0.756g 10%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Fats 8.36g 3.25g 8%
Zinc 3.7mg 4.5mg 7%
Selenium 2.8µg 6.2µg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.005mg 1.35mg 4%
Protein 7.61g 9.68g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.058mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.64g 0.449g 3%
Carbs 74.97g 67.14g 3%
Saturated fat 2.28g 1.838g 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Calories 313kcal 312kcal 0%
Net carbs 48.67g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 3.21g N/A
Sodium 23mg 27mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bay leaf Turmeric
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
72%
Bay leaf
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
Bay leaf
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.442g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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 - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.