Thyme vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between thyme and bay leaf
- Thyme has more vitamin C, copper, and magnesium; however, bay leaf is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, fiber, calcium, folate, and zinc.
- Bay leaf covers your daily need for iron, 319% more than thyme.
- Thyme has 3 times more vitamin C than bay leaf. While thyme has 160.1mg of vitamin C, bay leaf has only 46.5mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Thyme, fresh 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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +146.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +375.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +244.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1096.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +397.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1924.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +330.5% |
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 | 17.45mg | 43mg | 319% |
| Manganese | 1.719mg | 8.167mg | 280% |
| Vitamin C | 160.1mg | 46.5mg | 126% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 1.74mg | 107% |
| Fiber | 14g | 26.3g | 49% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 834mg | 43% |
| Folate | 45µg | 180µg | 34% |
| Carbs | 24.45g | 74.97g | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.81mg | 3.7mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.555mg | 0.416mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 2.29g | 12% |
| Calories | 101kcal | 313kcal | 11% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 120mg | 10% |
| Fats | 1.68g | 8.36g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.467g | 2.28g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 238µg | 309µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.409mg | 8% | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
| Protein | 5.56g | 7.61g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.471mg | 0.421mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 1.64g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 609mg | 529mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 113mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.824mg | 2.005mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.45g | 48.67g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.813g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bay leaf is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.