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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, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
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 +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.
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 269% 32% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 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 CVitamin C +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1177.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1067%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 +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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 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 -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.
Saffron Bay leaf
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Bay leaf Opinion
Calories 310kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Protein 11.43g 7.61g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 8.36g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 80.8mg 46.5mg Saffron
Net carbs 61.47g 48.67g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 74.97g Bay leaf
Magnesium 264mg 120mg Saffron
Calcium 111mg 834mg Bay leaf
Potassium 1724mg 529mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 43mg Bay leaf
Fiber 3.9g 26.3g Bay leaf
Copper 0.328mg 0.416mg Bay leaf
Zinc 1.09mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 252mg 113mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 23mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 530IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A 27µg 309µg Bay leaf
Manganese 28.408mg 8.167mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 2.8µg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.009mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 93µg 180µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 1.586g 2.28g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 2.29g Bay leaf
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron 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
56%
Saffron
92%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.694g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
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 - $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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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.
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.