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Poppy seed vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between poppy seed and bay leaf?

  • Poppy seed is higher in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, and magnesium, yet bay leaf is higher in iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, manganese, and vitamin C.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for iron is 416% more.
  • Poppy seed has 95 times more vitamin B1 than bay leaf. While poppy seed has 0.854mg of vitamin B1, bay leaf has only 0.009mg.

We used Spices, poppy seed and Spices, bay leaf types 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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
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 +189.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +291.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +669.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +382.1%
Contains more IronIron +340.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.8%

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.
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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
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% 103% 0% 0% 2.3% 97% 38% 0% 402% 0% 0% 135% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +321%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +604.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +119.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 +136.4%
Contains more FatsFats +397.1%
Contains more OtherOther +76%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.5%
~equal in Water ~5.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +264.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1147.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Bay leaf DV% diff.
Iron 9.76mg 43mg 416%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 2.29g 175%
Copper 1.627mg 0.416mg 135%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 1.74mg 115%
Phosphorus 870mg 113mg 108%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.009mg 70%
Manganese 6.707mg 8.167mg 63%
Calcium 1438mg 834mg 60%
Magnesium 347mg 120mg 54%
Fats 41.56g 8.36g 51%
Vitamin C 1mg 46.5mg 51%
Zinc 7.9mg 3.7mg 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 309µg 34%
Fiber 19.5g 26.3g 27%
Folate 82µg 180µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.421mg 25%
Protein 17.99g 7.61g 21%
Selenium 13.5µg 2.8µg 19%
Carbs 28.13g 74.97g 16%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 1.64g 11%
Calories 525kcal 313kcal 11%
Saturated fat 4.517g 2.28g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 2.005mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 6%
Potassium 719mg 529mg 6%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Net carbs 8.63g 48.67g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Sodium 26mg 23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed 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
33%
Poppy seed
72%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.237g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.