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Turmeric vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Turmeric and Bay leaf?

  • Turmeric is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Phosphorus, yet Bay leaf is higher in Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin A.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 506% more.
  • Turmeric has 4 times more Potassium than Bay leaf. While Turmeric has 2080mg of Potassium, Bay leaf has only 529mg.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Spices, bay leaf types in this article.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 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 +73.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.2%
Contains more IronIron +27.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +121.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +396.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6542.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1526.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +27.2%
Contains more WaterWater +136.2%
Contains more OtherOther +95.6%
Contains more FatsFats +157.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 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 -19.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +265.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turmeric Bay leaf
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Bay leaf Opinion
Calories 312kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Protein 9.68g 7.61g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 8.36g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 0.7mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 44.44g 48.67g Bay leaf
Carbs 67.14g 74.97g Bay leaf
Magnesium 208mg 120mg Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 834mg Bay leaf
Potassium 2080mg 529mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 43mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Bay leaf
Fiber 22.7g 26.3g Bay leaf
Copper 1.3mg 0.416mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 3.7mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 113mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 23mg Bay leaf
Vitamin A 0IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A 0µg 309µg Bay leaf
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 8.167mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 2.8µg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.009mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 180µg Bay leaf
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Bay leaf
Choline 49.2mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 2.28g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 2.29g Bay leaf
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
92%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.442g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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 - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.