Basil vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Basil and Carrot different?
- Basil is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Folate, and Zinc, while Carrot is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
- Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 335% more than Carrot.
- Basil contains 11 times more Iron than Carrot. Basil contains 3.17mg of Iron, while Carrot contains 0.3mg.
Basil, fresh and Carrots, raw types were used 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.
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Calcium
+436.4%
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Iron
+956.7%
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Magnesium
+433.3%
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Phosphorus
+60%
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Sodium
-94.2%
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Zinc
+237.5%
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Copper
+755.6%
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Manganese
+702.8%
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Selenium
+200%
Equal in Potassium - 320
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Calcium
+436.4%
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Iron
+956.7%
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Magnesium
+433.3%
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Phosphorus
+60%
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Sodium
-94.2%
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Zinc
+237.5%
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Copper
+755.6%
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Manganese
+702.8%
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Selenium
+200%
Equal in Potassium - 320
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
+21.2%
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Vitamin C
+205.1%
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Vitamin B2
+31%
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Vitamin B6
+12.3%
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Folate
+257.9%
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Vitamin K
+3042.4%
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Vitamin A
+216.7%
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Vitamin B1
+94.1%
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Vitamin B5
+30.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.983
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Vitamin E
+21.2%
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Vitamin C
+205.1%
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Vitamin B2
+31%
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Vitamin B6
+12.3%
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Folate
+257.9%
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Vitamin K
+3042.4%
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Vitamin A
+216.7%
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Vitamin B1
+94.1%
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Vitamin B5
+30.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.983
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+238.7%
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Fats
+166.7%
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Other
+56.3%
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Carbs
+261.5%
Equal in Water - 88.29
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Protein
+238.7%
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Fats
+166.7%
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+56.3%
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Carbs
+261.5%
Equal in Water - 88.29
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+528.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+232.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
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Monounsaturated Fat
+528.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+232.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.037
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Galactose
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Glucose
+2850%
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Fructose
+2650%
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Glucose
+2850%
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Fructose
+2650%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 1.05g | 6.78g | |
Protein | 3.15g | 0.93g | |
Fats | 0.64g | 0.24g | |
Carbs | 2.65g | 9.58g | |
Calories | 23kcal | 41kcal | |
Starch | 1.43g | ||
Fructose | 0.02g | 0.55g | |
Sugar | 0.3g | 4.74g | |
Fiber | 1.6g | 2.8g | |
Calcium | 177mg | 33mg | |
Iron | 3.17mg | 0.3mg | |
Magnesium | 64mg | 12mg | |
Phosphorus | 56mg | 35mg | |
Potassium | 295mg | 320mg | |
Sodium | 4mg | 69mg | |
Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.24mg | |
Copper | 0.385mg | 0.045mg | |
Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.143mg | |
Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | |
Vitamin A | 5275IU | 16706IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 264µg | 835µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.66mg | |
Vitamin C | 18mg | 5.9mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.066mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.058mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.983mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.273mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.138mg | |
Folate | 68µg | 19µg | |
Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 13.2µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.012mg | |
Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.191mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.077mg | |
Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.102mg | |
Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.101mg | |
Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.02mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.061mg | |
Valine | 0.127mg | 0.069mg | |
Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.04mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.037g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.014g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.117g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil 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 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.