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Cumin vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cumin and Bay leaf different?

  • Cumin is richer in Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Bay leaf is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Cumin covers your daily need of Iron 292% more than Bay leaf.
  • Cumin contains 70 times more Vitamin B1 than Bay leaf. Cumin contains 0.628mg of Vitamin B1, while Bay leaf contains 0.009mg.

Spices, cumin seed and Spices, bay leaf types were used 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.
Cumin
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +238%
Contains more IronIron +54.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145%

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.
Cumin
5
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 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6877.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +503.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +387%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +134%
Contains more FatsFats +166.4%
Contains more WaterWater +48.2%
Contains more OtherOther +110.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
3
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.29 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +756.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Bay leaf
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 Cumin Bay leaf Opinion
Calories 375kcal 313kcal Cumin
Protein 17.81g 7.61g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 8.36g Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 33.74g 48.67g Bay leaf
Carbs 44.24g 74.97g Bay leaf
Magnesium 366mg 120mg Cumin
Calcium 931mg 834mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 529mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 43mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Bay leaf
Fiber 10.5g 26.3g Bay leaf
Copper 0.867mg 0.416mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 3.7mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 113mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 23mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 1270IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 5.2µg 2.8µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.009mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 2.005mg Cumin
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 10µg 180µg Bay leaf
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 1.535g 2.28g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 1.64g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 2.29g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin Bay leaf
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
48%
Cumin
92%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.745g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
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 - $4)
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients
  2. 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.