Fenugreek vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fenugreek and bay leaf
- Fenugreek has more copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, bay leaf is higher in manganese, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin C, and folate.
- Bay leaf covers your daily need for manganese, 302% more than fenugreek.
- Fenugreek has 36 times more vitamin B1 than bay leaf. While fenugreek has 0.322mg of vitamin B1, bay leaf has only 0.009mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, fenugreek seed 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +161.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +373.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +565.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +3477.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +215.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.228mg | 8.167mg | 302% |
| Iron | 33.53mg | 43mg | 118% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 1.74mg | 88% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.416mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 834mg | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 46.5mg | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 309µg | 34% |
| Folate | 57µg | 180µg | 31% |
| Protein | 23g | 7.61g | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.009mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 113mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 120mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.29g | 15% | |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 3.7mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 529mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 26.3g | 7% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 2.8µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 74.97g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.64g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.421mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 2.28g | 4% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 8.36g | 3% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 2.005mg | 2% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 313kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 48.67g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fenugreek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bay leaf is relatively richer in vitamins
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 richer in minerals?
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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.