Saffron vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between saffron and bay leaf
- Saffron has more manganese, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium, while bay leaf has more iron, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 880% higher.
- Bay leaf contains 3 times less potassium than saffron. Saffron contains 1724mg of potassium, while bay leaf contains 529mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron 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 | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +225.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +247.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +651.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +287.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +239.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +73.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1177.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1044.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +282.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.8% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 8.167mg | 880% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 43mg | 399% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 26.3g | 90% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 834mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 1.74mg | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 46.5mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 529mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 120mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 309µg | 31% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.7mg | 24% |
| Folate | 93µg | 180µg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 113mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.421mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.416mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.009mg | 9% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 7.61g | 8% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 2.8µg | 5% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 8.36g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1.64g | 3% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 74.97g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 2.005mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 2.28g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 2.29g | 1% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 313kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 48.67g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.694g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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