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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 RAE.
  • 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.
Contains more Calcium +243.2%
Contains more Iron +746.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.8%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +594.5%
Equal in Potassium - 529
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 251% 1613% 86% 49% 47% 3% 101% 139% 1066% 16%
Contains more Calcium +243.2%
Contains more Iron +746.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -25.8%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +26.4%
Contains more Manganese +594.5%
Equal in Potassium - 529

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1248.8%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 372% 0% 0% 155% 3% 98% 38% 0% 402% 135% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1248.8%
Contains more Folate +57.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1345.8%
Contains more Protein +102.9%
Contains more Fats +789.4%
Contains more Carbs +403.5%
Contains more Other +104.5%
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 Water +1345.8%
Contains more Protein +102.9%
Contains more Fats +789.4%
Contains more Carbs +403.5%
Contains more Other +104.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4869.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350.8%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
37% 26% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.29 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4869.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Bay leaf Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 48.67g Bay leaf
Protein 3.75g 7.61g Bay leaf
Fats 0.94g 8.36g Bay leaf
Carbs 14.89g 74.97g Bay leaf
Calories 70kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Fiber 8g 26.3g Bay leaf
Calcium 243mg 834mg Bay leaf
Iron 5.08mg 43mg Bay leaf
Magnesium 80mg 120mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 73mg 113mg Bay leaf
Potassium 569mg 529mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 23mg Bay leaf
Zinc 1.11mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Copper 0.329mg 0.416mg Bay leaf
Manganese 1.176mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 2.8µg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 4248IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin C 31.8mg 46.5mg 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
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
Saturated Fat 0.246g 2.28g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 2.29g Bay leaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Bay leaf
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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.