Basil vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Basil and Lettuce?
- Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Folate, and Zinc, yet Lettuce is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
- Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 240% more.
- Basil has 13 times more Copper than Lettuce. While Basil has 0.385mg of Copper, Lettuce has only 0.029mg.
We used Basil, fresh and Lettuce, green leaf, raw types 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
+391.7%
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Iron
+268.6%
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Magnesium
+392.3%
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Phosphorus
+93.1%
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Potassium
+52.1%
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Sodium
-85.7%
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Zinc
+350%
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Copper
+1227.6%
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Manganese
+359.2%
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Selenium
+100%
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Calcium
+391.7%
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Iron
+268.6%
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Magnesium
+392.3%
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Phosphorus
+93.1%
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Potassium
+52.1%
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Sodium
-85.7%
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Zinc
+350%
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Copper
+1227.6%
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Manganese
+359.2%
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Selenium
+100%
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
+263.6%
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Vitamin C
+95.7%
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Vitamin B3
+140.5%
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Vitamin B5
+56%
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Vitamin B6
+72.2%
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Folate
+78.9%
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Vitamin K
+228.4%
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Vitamin A
+40.4%
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Vitamin B1
+105.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.08
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Vitamin E
+263.6%
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Vitamin C
+95.7%
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Vitamin B3
+140.5%
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Vitamin B5
+56%
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Vitamin B6
+72.2%
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Folate
+78.9%
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Vitamin K
+228.4%
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Vitamin A
+40.4%
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Vitamin B1
+105.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.08
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+131.6%
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Fats
+326.7%
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+134.4%
Equal in Carbs - 2.87
Equal in Water - 94.98
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Protein
+131.6%
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Fats
+326.7%
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+134.4%
Equal in Carbs - 2.87
Equal in Water - 94.98
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1366.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+374.4%
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Saturated Fat
-51.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1366.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+374.4%
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Saturated Fat
-51.2%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Galactose
+∞%
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Glucose
+1700%
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Fructose
+2050%
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Galactose
+∞%
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Glucose
+1700%
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Fructose
+2050%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 1.57g |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.15g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 2.87g |
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| Calories | 23kcal | 15kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.02g | 0.43g |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.78g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 177mg | 36mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.86mg |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 29mg |
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| Potassium | 295mg | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 28mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.18mg |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.029mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.25mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 7405IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 264µg | 370µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 9.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.09mg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 126.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.059mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.084mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.079mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.055mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.07mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.022mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.02g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.082g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)