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Paprika vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Paprika and Bay leaf

  • Paprika has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Copper, however, Bay leaf has more Manganese, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin C.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Manganese is 286% more.
  • Paprika has 8 times more Vitamin A RAE than Bay leaf. Paprika has 2463µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Bay leaf has 309µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, paprika 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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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 +48.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +17%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +264.2%
Contains more IronIron +103.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +413.6%

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% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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 AVitamin A +696.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +267.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +85.8%
Contains more FatsFats +54.2%
Contains more WaterWater +106.6%
Contains more OtherOther +113.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.28g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~1.64g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Bay leaf Opinion
Calories 282kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Protein 14.14g 7.61g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 8.36g Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 19.09g 48.67g Bay leaf
Carbs 53.99g 74.97g Bay leaf
Magnesium 178mg 120mg Paprika
Calcium 229mg 834mg Bay leaf
Potassium 2280mg 529mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 43mg Bay leaf
Sugar 10.34g Bay leaf
Fiber 34.9g 26.3g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.416mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 3.7mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 113mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 23mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 49254IU 6185IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 309µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 6.3µg 2.8µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.009mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.421mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 2.005mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 1.74mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 49µg 180µg Bay leaf
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 2.28g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 1.64g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 2.29g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
385%
Paprika
92%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
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 - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.