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Vanilla extract vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Vanilla extract and Bay leaf

  • Vanilla extract contains less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin C, Folate, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc than Bay leaf.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Bay leaf is 536% higher.

Food types used in this article are Vanilla extract 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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -60.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7481.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.4%
Contains more IronIron +35733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +477.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3263.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1783.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3450.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 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 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +371.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6592.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 WaterWater +866.5%
Contains more OtherOther +857.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12583.3%
Contains more FatsFats +13833.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +492.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Bay leaf Opinion
Calories 288kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Protein 0.06g 7.61g Bay leaf
Fats 0.06g 8.36g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 0mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 12.65g 48.67g Bay leaf
Carbs 12.65g 74.97g Bay leaf
Magnesium 12mg 120mg Bay leaf
Calcium 11mg 834mg Bay leaf
Potassium 148mg 529mg Bay leaf
Iron 0.12mg 43mg Bay leaf
Sugar 12.65g Bay leaf
Fiber 0g 26.3g Bay leaf
Copper 0.072mg 0.416mg Bay leaf
Zinc 0.11mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 6mg 113mg Bay leaf
Sodium 9mg 23mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin A 0IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 309µg Bay leaf
Manganese 0.23mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 0µg 2.8µg Bay leaf
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.009mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 0µg 180µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 0.01g 2.28g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 2.29g Bay leaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract Bay leaf
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
3%
Vanilla extract
92%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bay leaf
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 is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.