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White pepper vs. Bay leaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between White pepper and Bay leaf?

  • White pepper is richer in Copper, yet Bay leaf is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Bay leaf's daily need coverage for Iron is 359% higher.
  • White pepper has 2 times more Copper than Bay leaf. White pepper has 0.91mg of Copper, while Bay leaf has 0.416mg.

We used Spices, pepper, white 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 64% 80% 6.4% 537% 303% 31% 75% 0.65% 561% 17%
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 CopperCopper +118.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +214.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +624.7%
Contains more IronIron +200.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +227.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.9%
~equal in Selenium ~2.8µg

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% 0% 0% 0% 5.5% 29% 4% 0% 23% 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 +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +234.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +845.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1640%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 2% 69% 11% 7%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 68.61 g
Water: 11.42 g
Other: 7.45 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 +36.7%
Contains more WaterWater +109.9%
Contains more OtherOther +105.8%
Contains more FatsFats +294.3%
~equal in Carbs ~74.97g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 39% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.789 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.616 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 -72.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +271.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White pepper Bay leaf Opinion
Calories 296kcal 313kcal Bay leaf
Protein 10.4g 7.61g White pepper
Fats 2.12g 8.36g Bay leaf
Vitamin C 21mg 46.5mg Bay leaf
Net carbs 42.41g 48.67g Bay leaf
Carbs 68.61g 74.97g Bay leaf
Magnesium 90mg 120mg Bay leaf
Calcium 265mg 834mg Bay leaf
Potassium 73mg 529mg Bay leaf
Iron 14.31mg 43mg Bay leaf
Fiber 26.2g 26.3g Bay leaf
Copper 0.91mg 0.416mg White pepper
Zinc 1.13mg 3.7mg Bay leaf
Phosphorus 176mg 113mg White pepper
Sodium 5mg 23mg White pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 6185IU Bay leaf
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 309µg Bay leaf
Manganese 4.3mg 8.167mg Bay leaf
Selenium 3.1µg 2.8µg White pepper
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.009mg White pepper
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.421mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B3 0.212mg 2.005mg Bay leaf
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 1.74mg Bay leaf
Folate 10µg 180µg Bay leaf
Saturated Fat 0.626g 2.28g White pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.789g 1.64g Bay leaf
Polyunsaturated fat 0.616g 2.29g Bay leaf

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
White pepper 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
11%
White pepper
92%
Bay leaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
167%
White pepper
337%
Bay leaf

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White pepper
White pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White pepper
White pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.654g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is relatively richer in vitamins
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. White pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170933/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.