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Garlic powder vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garlic powder and Bay leaf

  • Garlic powder has more Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Bay leaf has more Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bay leaf is 467% higher.
  • Bay leaf has 48 times less Vitamin B1 than Garlic powder. Garlic powder has 0.435mg of Vitamin B1, while Bay leaf has 0.009mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, garlic powder 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 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
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 PotassiumPotassium +125.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +753.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +955.7%
Contains more IronIron +661.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +734.2%

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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
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 +4733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3775%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +283%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~1.74mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 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 +117.5%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1045.2%
~equal in Carbs ~74.97g
~equal in Other ~3.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 21% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 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 -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1326.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1186.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic powder Bay leaf Opinion
Calories 331kcal 313kcal Garlic powder
Protein 16.55g 7.61g Garlic powder
Fats 0.73g 8.36g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 1.2mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 63.73g 48.67g Garlic powder
Carbs 72.73g 74.97g Bay leaf
Magnesium 77mg 120mg Bay leaf
Calcium 79mg 834mg Bay leaf
Potassium 1193mg 529mg Garlic powder
Iron 5.65mg 43mg Bay leaf
Sugar 2.43g Bay leaf
Fiber 9g 26.3g Bay leaf
Copper 0.533mg 0.416mg Garlic powder
Zinc 2.99mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 414mg 113mg Garlic powder
Sodium 60mg 23mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 0IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 0.67mg Garlic powder
Manganese 0.979mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 23.9µg 2.8µg Garlic powder
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 0.009mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B5 0.743mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Vitamin K 0.4µg Garlic powder
Folate 47µg 180µg Bay leaf
Choline 67.5mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 0.249g 2.28g Garlic powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g 2.29g Bay leaf
Tryptophan 0.121mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0.374mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.414mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0.728mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0.768mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0.525mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.667mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.263mg Garlic powder
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garlic powder 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
52%
Garlic powder
92%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.031g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
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 - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.