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Basil vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Basil and Chinese cabbage

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, and Zinc, however, Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 308% more than Chinese cabbage.
  • Chinese cabbage has 18 times less Copper than Basil. Basil has 0.385mg of Copper, while Chinese cabbage has 0.021mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw.

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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 Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Iron +296.3%
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +326.3%
Contains more Copper +1733.3%
Contains more Manganese +622%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Iron +296.3%
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +326.3%
Contains more Copper +1733.3%
Contains more Manganese +622%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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.
Basil
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Contains more Vitamin A +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +811.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.07
Equal in Folate - 66
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +811.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.07
Equal in Folate - 66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Equal in Water - 95.32
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Equal in Water - 95.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +486.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.096 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +486.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 1.18g Chinese cabbage
Protein 3.15g 1.5g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.2g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 2.18g Basil
Calories 23kcal 13kcal Basil
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 1.18g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 1g Basil
Calcium 177mg 105mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.8mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 19mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 37mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 252mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 65mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.19mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.021mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.159mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.5µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 5275IU 4468IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 223µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.09mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.07mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.5mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.088mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 68µg 66µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 45.5µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.015mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.049mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.085mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg 0.088mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.089mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.009mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.044mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.066mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg 0.026mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.015g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.096g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Basil Chinese cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Basil
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/nutrients
  2. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.