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Dried dill weed vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dried dill weed and Bay leaf

  • Dried dill weed has more Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, while Bay leaf has more Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Manganese is 183% higher.
  • Bay leaf contains 46 times less Vitamin B1 than Dried dill weed. Dried dill weed contains 0.418mg of Vitamin B1, while Bay leaf contains 0.009mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Dried dill weed is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, dill weed, dried and Spices, bay leaf.

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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 322% 535% 292% 1829% 163% 90% 233% 27% 515% 0%
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 +275.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +525.3%
Contains more IronIron +13.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +380.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.8%

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.
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 167% 351% 0% 0% 105% 66% 53% 0% 395% 0% 0% 0% 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 155% 371% 0% 0% 2.3% 97% 38% 0% 402% 0% 0% 135% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~46.5mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~6185IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~1.74mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 4% 56% 7% 13%
Protein: 19.96 g
Fats: 4.36 g
Carbs: 55.82 g
Water: 7.3 g
Other: 12.56 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 +162.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.2%
Contains more OtherOther +247%
Contains more FatsFats +91.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.234 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -89.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dried dill weed Bay leaf
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dried dill weed Bay leaf Opinion
Calories 253kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Protein 19.96g 7.61g Dried dill weed
Fats 4.36g 8.36g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 50mg 46.5mg Dried dill weed
Net carbs 42.22g 48.67g Bay leaf
Carbs 55.82g 74.97g Bay leaf
Magnesium 451mg 120mg Dried dill weed
Calcium 1784mg 834mg Dried dill weed
Potassium 3308mg 529mg Dried dill weed
Iron 48.78mg 43mg Dried dill weed
Fiber 13.6g 26.3g Bay leaf
Copper 0.49mg 0.416mg Dried dill weed
Zinc 3.3mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 543mg 113mg Dried dill weed
Sodium 208mg 23mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 5850IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A 293µg 309µg Bay leaf
Manganese 3.95mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.418mg 0.009mg Dried dill weed
Vitamin B2 0.284mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 2.807mg 2.005mg Dried dill weed
Vitamin B6 1.71mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 180µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 0.234g 2.28g Dried dill weed
Monounsaturated Fat 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.29g Bay leaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dried dill weed Bay leaf
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
87%
Dried dill weed
92%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
401%
Dried dill weed
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dried dill weed
Dried dill weed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.046g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Dried dill weed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171322/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.