Ground ginger vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between ground ginger and bay leaf
- Ground ginger has more manganese, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, bay leaf is higher in iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, calcium, vitamin C, fiber, and folate.
- Ground ginger covers your daily manganese needs 1093% more than bay leaf.
- Bay leaf contains 20 times less selenium than ground ginger. Ground ginger contains 55.8µg of selenium, while bay leaf contains 2.8µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, ginger, ground 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 | +78.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +307.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1892.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +631.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +411.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +379.8% |
| 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 | +15350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +147.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1284.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.98 g
Fats:
4.24 g
Carbs:
71.62 g
Water:
9.94 g
Other:
5.22 g
Protein:
7.61 g
Fats:
8.36 g
Carbs:
74.97 g
Water:
5.44 g
Other:
3.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.2% |
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Carbs
~74.97g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.929 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 | -12.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +242.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +146.5% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 33.3mg | 8.167mg | 1093% |
| Iron | 19.8mg | 43mg | 290% |
| Selenium | 55.8µg | 2.8µg | 96% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626mg | 1.74mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 834mg | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 46.5mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 14.1g | 26.3g | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.62mg | 2.005mg | 48% |
| Folate | 13µg | 180µg | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 309µg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1320mg | 529mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 214mg | 120mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.421mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.477mg | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.929g | 2.29g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 113mg | 8% |
| Choline | 41.2mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.48mg | 0.416mg | 7% |
| Fats | 4.24g | 8.36g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.479g | 1.64g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Protein | 8.98g | 7.61g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.78g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.599g | 2.28g | 1% |
| Calories | 335kcal | 313kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 3.7mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 71.62g | 74.97g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.52g | 48.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.39g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.341mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.223g | 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
34%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
337%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.319g)
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 ($)
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.