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Basil vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Basil and Chocolate?

  • Basil is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, yet Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 339% higher.
  • Basil has 132 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chocolate. Basil has 264µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chocolate has 2µg.
  • Basil contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Basil, fresh and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 +216.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Iron +153%
Contains more Magnesium +128.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.9%
Contains more Potassium +89.5%
Contains more Zinc +148.1%
Contains more Copper +167%
Contains more Manganese +23.6%
Contains more Selenium +900%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +216.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Iron +153%
Contains more Magnesium +128.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.9%
Contains more Potassium +89.5%
Contains more Zinc +148.1%
Contains more Copper +167%
Contains more Manganese +23.6%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +10450%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269%
Contains more Vitamin K +5021%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +10450%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269%
Contains more Vitamin K +5021%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +9390.7%
Contains more Protein +54.9%
Contains more Fats +4787.5%
Contains more Carbs +2208.3%
Contains more Other +13.3%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Water +9390.7%
Contains more Protein +54.9%
Contains more Fats +4787.5%
Contains more Carbs +2208.3%
Contains more Other +13.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10740.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.7%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10740.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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 Chocolate
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 3.15g 4.88g Chocolate
Fats 0.64g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 2.65g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 23kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Fructose 0.02g 0g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 47.9g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 177mg 56mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 64mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 56mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 295mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 4mg 24mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.385mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.148mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 0.3µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 5275IU 50IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 2µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.54mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.025mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.05mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.725mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.042mg Basil
Folate 68µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 414.8µg 8.1µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Basil
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 18.519g Basil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.478g)
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.