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Star anise vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Star anise and Bay leaf?

  • Star anise is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Bay leaf is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Manganese is 255% higher.
  • Star anise has 38 times more Vitamin B1 than Bay leaf. Star anise has 0.34mg of Vitamin B1, while Bay leaf has 0.009mg.

We used Spices, anise seed and Spices, bay leaf types in this comparison.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
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 +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +289.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.1%
Contains more IronIron +16.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +255.1%

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 70% 19% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +3677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1888.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 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 +131.3%
Contains more FatsFats +90.2%
Contains more WaterWater +75.4%
Contains more OtherOther +91.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 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 -74.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +496.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Star anise Bay leaf
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Star anise Bay leaf Opinion
Calories 337kcal 313kcal Star anise
Protein 17.6g 7.61g Star anise
Fats 15.9g 8.36g Star anise
Vitamin C 21mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 35.42g 48.67g Bay leaf
Carbs 50.02g 74.97g Bay leaf
Magnesium 170mg 120mg Star anise
Calcium 646mg 834mg Bay leaf
Potassium 1441mg 529mg Star anise
Iron 36.96mg 43mg Bay leaf
Fiber 14.6g 26.3g Bay leaf
Copper 0.91mg 0.416mg Star anise
Zinc 5.3mg 3.7mg Star anise
Phosphorus 440mg 113mg Star anise
Sodium 16mg 23mg Star anise
Vitamin A 311IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 309µg Bay leaf
Manganese 2.3mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 5µg 2.8µg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.009mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 3.06mg 2.005mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.65mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 10µg 180µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 0.586g 2.28g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 9.78g 1.64g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 3.15g 2.29g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Star anise 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
39%
Star anise
92%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
279%
Star anise
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.694g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.