Avocado vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Avocado and Basil
- Avocado has more Vitamin B5, and Fiber, while Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin C.
- Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 328% higher.
- Basil contains 52 times less Saturated Fat than Avocado. Avocado contains 2.126g of Saturated Fat, while Basil contains 0.041g.
The food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Basil, fresh.
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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.
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Potassium
+64.4%
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Selenium
+33.3%
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Calcium
+1375%
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Iron
+476.4%
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Magnesium
+120.7%
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Sodium
-42.9%
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Zinc
+26.6%
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Copper
+102.6%
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Manganese
+708.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
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Potassium
+64.4%
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Selenium
+33.3%
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Calcium
+1375%
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Iron
+476.4%
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Magnesium
+120.7%
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Sodium
-42.9%
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Zinc
+26.6%
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Copper
+102.6%
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Manganese
+708.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
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.
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Vitamin E
+158.8%
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Vitamin B1
+97.1%
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Vitamin B2
+71.1%
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Vitamin B3
+92.7%
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Vitamin B5
+564.6%
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Vitamin B6
+65.8%
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Folate
+19.1%
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Vitamin A
+3513%
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Vitamin C
+80%
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Vitamin K
+1875.2%
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Vitamin E
+158.8%
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Vitamin B1
+97.1%
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Vitamin B2
+71.1%
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Vitamin B3
+92.7%
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Vitamin B5
+564.6%
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Vitamin B6
+65.8%
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Folate
+19.1%
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Vitamin A
+3513%
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Vitamin C
+80%
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Vitamin K
+1875.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+2190.6%
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Carbs
+221.9%
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Protein
+57.5%
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Water
+25.7%
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Fats
+2190.6%
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Carbs
+221.9%
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Protein
+57.5%
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Water
+25.7%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11035.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+366.8%
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Saturated Fat
-98.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11035.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+366.8%
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Saturated Fat
-98.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+1750%
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Fructose
+500%
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Galactose
+170%
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+∞%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+1750%
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Fructose
+500%
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Galactose
+170%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.83g | 1.05g |
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| Protein | 2g | 3.15g |
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| Fats | 14.66g | 0.64g |
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| Carbs | 8.53g | 2.65g |
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| Calories | 160kcal | 23kcal |
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| Starch | 0.11g |
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| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.02g |
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| Sugar | 0.66g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 177mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 3.17mg |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 485mg | 295mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.81mg |
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.385mg |
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| Manganese | 0.142mg | 1.148mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 146IU | 5275IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 264µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 18mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.902mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.155mg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 68µg |
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| Vitamin K | 21µg | 414.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.104mg |
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| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0.191mg |
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| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.11mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.107mg | 0.127mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.051mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.126g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.799g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 0.389g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
35%
131%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.085g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)