Bay leaf vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between bay leaf and vanilla extract
- Vanilla extract contains less iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, vitamin C, folate, copper, and zinc than bay leaf.
- Daily need coverage for iron for bay leaf is 536% higher.
Food types used in this article are Spices, bay leaf and Vanilla extract.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7481.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +257.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35733.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +477.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3263.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1783.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3450.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.9% |
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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +343.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +371.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6592.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.2% |
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:
0.06 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
12.65 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
34.65 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12583.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13833.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +492.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +866.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +857.2% |
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
0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.004 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57150% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 43mg | 0.12mg | 536% |
| Manganese | 8.167mg | 0.23mg | 345% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.74mg | 0.026mg | 132% |
| Fiber | 26.3g | 0g | 105% |
| Calcium | 834mg | 11mg | 82% |
| Vitamin C | 46.5mg | 0mg | 52% |
| Folate | 180µg | 0µg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.416mg | 0.072mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 309µg | 0µg | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 0.11mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 120mg | 12mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.421mg | 0.095mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 74.97g | 12.65g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.29g | 0.004g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 6mg | 15% |
| Protein | 7.61g | 0.06g | 15% |
| Fats | 8.36g | 0.06g | 13% |
| Potassium | 529mg | 148mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.005mg | 0.425mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.28g | 0.01g | 10% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.64g | 0.01g | 4% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.035mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 288kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.67g | 12.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.65g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
72%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
337%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.