Cayenne pepper vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cayenne pepper and bay leaf
- Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and vitamin B1; however, bay leaf is higher in iron, manganese, and calcium.
- Bay leaf covers your daily iron needs 440% more than cayenne pepper.
- Bay leaf contains 36 times less vitamin B1 than cayenne pepper. Cayenne pepper contains 0.328mg of vitamin B1, while bay leaf contains 0.009mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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 | +26.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +280.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +159.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +214.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +463.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +451.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +308.4% |
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 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +573.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3544.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +334% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +69.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
Protein:
7.61 g
Fats:
8.36 g
Carbs:
74.97 g
Water:
5.44 g
Other:
3.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.28 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.64 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.29 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +265.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 7.8mg | 43mg | 440% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 8.167mg | 268% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 199% | |
| Vitamin A | 2081µg | 309µg | 197% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 834mg | 69% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45mg | 1.74mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 2014mg | 529mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.701mg | 2.005mg | 42% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.37g | 2.29g | 41% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.919mg | 0.421mg | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 46.5mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.328mg | 0.009mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 293mg | 113mg | 26% |
| Folate | 106µg | 180µg | 19% |
| Fats | 17.27g | 8.36g | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.8µg | 2.8µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 3.7mg | 11% |
| Protein | 12.01g | 7.61g | 9% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 152mg | 120mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 56.63g | 74.97g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.373mg | 0.416mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 27.2g | 26.3g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 3.26g | 2.28g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.75g | 1.64g | 3% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 313kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.43g | 48.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 30mg | 23mg | 0% |
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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
221%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
337%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bay leaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.