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Basil vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Basil and Cottage cheese?

  • Basil is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, yet Cottage cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 346% higher.
  • Basil contains less Sodium.

We used Basil, fresh and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd 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.
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Iron +4428.6%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Potassium +183.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +102.5%
Contains more Copper +1227.6%
Contains more Manganese +57300%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.9%
Contains more Selenium +3133.3%
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 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Iron +4428.6%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Potassium +183.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +102.5%
Contains more Copper +1227.6%
Contains more Manganese +57300%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.9%
Contains more Selenium +3133.3%

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 +3667.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3667.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +811.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Protein +253%
Contains more Fats +571.9%
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Equal in Other - 1.41
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Protein +253%
Contains more Fats +571.9%
Contains more Carbs +27.5%
Equal in Other - 1.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +784.1%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +216.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +784.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.67 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Cottage cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Protein 3.15g 11.12g Cottage cheese
Fats 0.64g 4.3g Cottage cheese
Carbs 2.65g 3.38g Cottage cheese
Calories 23kcal 98kcal Cottage cheese
Fructose 0.02g 0g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 2.67g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 0g Basil
Calcium 177mg 83mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.07mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 8mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 159mg Cottage cheese
Potassium 295mg 104mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 364mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.4mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.029mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.002mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 9.7µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin A 5275IU 140IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 37µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.08mg Basil
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cottage cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.027mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.163mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.099mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.557mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.046mg Basil
Folate 68µg 12µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.43µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.147mg Cottage cheese
Threonine 0.104mg 0.5mg Cottage cheese
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.591mg Cottage cheese
Leucine 0.191mg 1.116mg Cottage cheese
Lysine 0.11mg 0.934mg Cottage cheese
Methionine 0.036mg 0.269mg Cottage cheese
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.577mg Cottage cheese
Valine 0.127mg 0.748mg Cottage cheese
Histidine 0.051mg 0.326mg Cottage cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 1.718g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.778g Cottage cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.123g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Cottage cheese
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
14%
Cottage cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
23%
Cottage cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.677g)
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

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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