Curry powder vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are curry powder and bay leaf different?
- Curry powder is higher in fiber, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, bay leaf is richer in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for iron for bay leaf is 299% higher.
- Curry powder contains 14 times more selenium than bay leaf. While curry powder contains 40.3µg of selenium, bay leaf contains only 2.8µg.
Spices, curry powder and Spices, bay leaf are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +188.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +224.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1339.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1855.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6542.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +30800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1557.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +221.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.29 g
Fats:
14.01 g
Carbs:
55.83 g
Water:
8.8 g
Other:
7.07 g
Protein:
7.61 g
Fats:
8.36 g
Carbs:
74.97 g
Water:
5.44 g
Other:
3.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.056 g
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 | -27.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +435.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.4% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 19.1mg | 43mg | 299% |
| Vitamin E | 25.24mg | 168% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105mg | 1.74mg | 126% |
| Fiber | 53.2g | 26.3g | 108% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.416mg | 87% |
| Vitamin K | 99.8µg | 83% | |
| Selenium | 40.3µg | 2.8µg | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 46.5mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 113mg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 309µg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 255mg | 120mg | 32% |
| Folate | 56µg | 180µg | 31% |
| Calcium | 525mg | 834mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.07mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1170mg | 529mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.782g | 1.64g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.421mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.009mg | 14% |
| Protein | 14.29g | 7.61g | 13% |
| Choline | 64.2mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 4.7mg | 3.7mg | 9% |
| Fats | 14.01g | 8.36g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.26mg | 2.005mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 8.3mg | 8.167mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 55.83g | 74.97g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.056g | 2.29g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.648g | 2.28g | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.79g | 1% | |
| Calories | 325kcal | 313kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.63g | 48.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.76g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.35mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.89mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.7mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.58mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.75mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.255g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
83%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
337%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.632g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.