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Peppermint vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peppermint and Bay leaf different?

  • Bay leaf is higher than Peppermint in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A.
  • Bay leaf covers your daily need of Iron 474% more than Peppermint.

Peppermint, fresh and Spices, bay leaf types were used in this article.

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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +243.2%
Contains more IronIron +746.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +594.5%
~equal in Potassium ~529mg

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 106% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1248.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 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 WaterWater +1345.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.9%
Contains more FatsFats +789.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +403.5%
Contains more OtherOther +104.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 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 -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4869.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +350.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Bay leaf Opinion
Calories 70kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Protein 3.75g 7.61g Bay leaf
Fats 0.94g 8.36g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 31.8mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 6.89g 48.67g Bay leaf
Carbs 14.89g 74.97g Bay leaf
Magnesium 80mg 120mg Bay leaf
Calcium 243mg 834mg Bay leaf
Potassium 569mg 529mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 43mg Bay leaf
Fiber 8g 26.3g Bay leaf
Copper 0.329mg 0.416mg Bay leaf
Zinc 1.11mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 73mg 113mg Bay leaf
Sodium 31mg 23mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 4248IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A 212µg 309µg Bay leaf
Manganese 1.176mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.009mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 114µg 180µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 0.246g 2.28g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 2.29g Bay leaf
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Bay leaf
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
47%
Peppermint
92%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.034g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bay leaf
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)

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.