Oregano vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Oregano and Bay leaf
- Oregano has more Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, and Potassium, while Bay leaf has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
- Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Manganese is 138% higher.
- Bay leaf contains 2 times less Potassium than Oregano. Oregano contains 1260mg of Potassium, while Bay leaf contains 529mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, oregano, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +91.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1921.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +117.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~74.97g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -32% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +129.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.3% |
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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| Calories | 265kcal | 313kcal |
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| Protein | 9g | 7.61g |
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| Fats | 4.28g | 8.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 46.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.42g | 48.67g |
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| Carbs | 68.92g | 74.97g |
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| Magnesium | 270mg | 120mg |
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| Calcium | 1597mg | 834mg |
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| Potassium | 1260mg | 529mg |
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| Iron | 36.8mg | 43mg |
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| Sugar | 4.09g |
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| Fiber | 42.5g | 26.3g |
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| Copper | 0.633mg | 0.416mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 3.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 148mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 25mg | 23mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1701IU | 6185IU |
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| Vitamin A | 85µg | 309µg |
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| Vitamin E | 18.26mg |
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| Manganese | 4.99mg | 8.167mg |
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| Selenium | 4.5µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.528mg | 0.421mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.64mg | 2.005mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.921mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.044mg | 1.74mg |
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| Vitamin K | 621.7µg |
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| Folate | 237µg | 180µg |
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| Choline | 32.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.551g | 2.28g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.716g | 1.64g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.369g | 2.29g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.203mg |
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| Threonine | 0.322mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.441mg |
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| Leucine | 0.78mg |
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| Lysine | 0.5mg |
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| Methionine | 0.127mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.449mg |
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| Valine | 0.585mg |
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| Histidine | 0.144mg |
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| Fructose | 1.13g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.621g |
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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
213%
92%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
337%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oregano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oregano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.729g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)