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Cinnamon vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cinnamon and Bay leaf

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, Fiber, and Calcium, however, Bay leaf has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bay leaf is 434% higher.
  • Bay leaf has 2 times less Manganese than Cinnamon. Cinnamon has 17.466mg of Manganese, while Bay leaf has 8.167mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, cinnamon, ground 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 43% 301% 38% 312% 113% 50% 27% 1.3% 2278% 17%
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 CalciumCalcium +20.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +416.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.6%
~equal in Selenium ~2.8µg

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 13% 18% 46% 0% 5.5% 9.5% 25% 21% 36% 0% 78% 4.5% 6%
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 E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1123.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1996.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +926.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1001.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 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 +94.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.7%
Contains more FatsFats +574.2%
~equal in Carbs ~74.97g
~equal in Other ~3.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.068 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 -84.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3267.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Bay leaf Opinion
Calories 247kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Protein 3.99g 7.61g Bay leaf
Fats 1.24g 8.36g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 3.8mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 27.49g 48.67g Bay leaf
Carbs 80.59g 74.97g Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 120mg Bay leaf
Calcium 1002mg 834mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 529mg Bay leaf
Iron 8.32mg 43mg Bay leaf
Sugar 2.17g Bay leaf
Fiber 53.1g 26.3g Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.416mg Bay leaf
Zinc 1.83mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 64mg 113mg Bay leaf
Sodium 10mg 23mg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 2.32mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 8.167mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 2.8µg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.009mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B5 0.358mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 180µg Bay leaf
Choline 11mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 2.28g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 2.29g Bay leaf
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon 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
20%
Cinnamon
92%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.935g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.