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Onion powder vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Onion powder and Bay leaf

  • Onion powder has more Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Bay leaf is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin A, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bay leaf covers your daily Iron needs 489% more than Onion powder.
  • Bay leaf has 51 times less Vitamin B1 than Onion powder. Onion powder has 0.457mg of Vitamin B1, while Bay leaf has 0.009mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, onion powder 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 81% 115% 87% 146% 197% 110% 138% 9.5% 170% 78%
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 PotassiumPotassium +86.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +410.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.2%
Contains more IronIron +1002.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +528.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~120mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.7mg

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 78% 0% 5.4% 0% 114% 18% 6% 44% 166% 0% 10% 48% 21%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4977.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +524.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +181.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 79% 5% 4%
Protein: 10.41 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 79.12 g
Water: 5.39 g
Other: 4.04 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 +36.8%
Contains more OtherOther +11.6%
Contains more FatsFats +703.8%
~equal in Carbs ~74.97g
~equal in Water ~5.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.219 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.31 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 -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +711.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +638.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion powder Bay leaf Opinion
Calories 341kcal 313kcal Onion powder
Protein 10.41g 7.61g Onion powder
Fats 1.04g 8.36g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 23.4mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 63.92g 48.67g Onion powder
Carbs 79.12g 74.97g Onion powder
Magnesium 113mg 120mg Bay leaf
Calcium 384mg 834mg Bay leaf
Potassium 985mg 529mg Onion powder
Iron 3.9mg 43mg Bay leaf
Sugar 6.63g Bay leaf
Fiber 15.2g 26.3g Bay leaf
Copper 0.59mg 0.416mg Onion powder
Zinc 4.05mg 3.7mg Onion powder
Phosphorus 322mg 113mg Onion powder
Sodium 73mg 23mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 0IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A 0µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 0.27mg Onion powder
Manganese 1.3mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 14.3µg 2.8µg Onion powder
Vitamin B1 0.457mg 0.009mg Onion powder
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 0.321mg 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B5 0.732mg Onion powder
Vitamin B6 0.718mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Vitamin K 4.1µg Onion powder
Folate 64µg 180µg Bay leaf
Choline 39mg Onion powder
Saturated Fat 0.219g 2.28g Onion powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.31g 2.29g Bay leaf
Tryptophan 0.06mg Onion powder
Threonine 0.14mg Onion powder
Isoleucine 0.14mg Onion powder
Leucine 0.22mg Onion powder
Lysine 0.49mg Onion powder
Methionine 0.09mg Onion powder
Phenylalanine 0.28mg Onion powder
Valine 0.17mg Onion powder
Histidine 0.16mg Onion powder
Fructose 1.67g Onion powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Onion powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion powder 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
39%
Onion powder
92%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
113%
Onion powder
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.061g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
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 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.
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. Onion powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171327/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.