Dried thyme vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Dried thyme and Bay leaf?
- Dried thyme is richer in Iron, Calcium, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, yet Bay leaf is richer in Vitamin B6.
- Dried thyme's daily need coverage for Iron is 1008% higher.
- Dried thyme has 57 times more Vitamin B1 than Bay leaf. Dried thyme has 0.513mg of Vitamin B1, while Bay leaf has 0.009mg.
We used Spices, thyme, dried and Spices, bay leaf types in this comparison.
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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 | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +126.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +187.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.2% |
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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.4% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.11 g
Fats:
7.43 g
Carbs:
63.94 g
Water:
7.79 g
Other:
11.73 g
Protein:
7.61 g
Fats:
8.36 g
Carbs:
74.97 g
Water:
5.44 g
Other:
3.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +224% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.73 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.19 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 | -16.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +248.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 276kcal | 313kcal |
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| Protein | 9.11g | 7.61g |
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| Fats | 7.43g | 8.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 50mg | 46.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.94g | 48.67g |
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| Carbs | 63.94g | 74.97g |
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| Magnesium | 220mg | 120mg |
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| Calcium | 1890mg | 834mg |
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| Potassium | 814mg | 529mg |
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| Iron | 123.6mg | 43mg |
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| Sugar | 1.71g |
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| Fiber | 37g | 26.3g |
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| Copper | 0.86mg | 0.416mg |
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| Zinc | 6.18mg | 3.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 201mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 55mg | 23mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3800IU | 6185IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 190µg | 309µg |
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| Vitamin E | 7.48mg |
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| Manganese | 7.867mg | 8.167mg |
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| Selenium | 4.6µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.513mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.399mg | 0.421mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.94mg | 2.005mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.55mg | 1.74mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1714.5µg |
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| Folate | 274µg | 180µg |
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| Choline | 43.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.73g | 2.28g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.47g | 1.64g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.19g | 2.29g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.186mg |
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| Threonine | 0.252mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.468mg |
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| Leucine | 0.43mg |
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| Lysine | 0.207mg |
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| Valine | 0.502mg |
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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
423%
92%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
703%
337%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)