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Basil vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Basil and Nectarine

  • Nectarine has less Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 344% more than Nectarine.
  • Nectarine contains 30 times less Calcium than Basil. Basil contains 177mg of Calcium, while Nectarine contains 6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Basil, fresh and Nectarines, 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 +2850%
Contains more Iron +1032.1%
Contains more Magnesium +611.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.8%
Contains more Zinc +376.5%
Contains more Copper +347.7%
Contains more Manganese +2025.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2850%
Contains more Iron +1032.1%
Contains more Magnesium +611.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.8%
Contains more Zinc +376.5%
Contains more Copper +347.7%
Contains more Manganese +2025.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Basil
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Contains more Vitamin A +1488.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +520%
Contains more Folate +1260%
Contains more Vitamin K +18754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.77
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
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 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1488.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +520%
Contains more Folate +1260%
Contains more Vitamin K +18754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.77
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +197.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +298.1%
Equal in Water - 87.59
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +197.2%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +298.1%
Equal in Water - 87.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.088
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.088

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +7750%
Contains more Fructose +6750%
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
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +7750%
Contains more Fructose +6750%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Nectarine Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 8.85g Nectarine
Protein 3.15g 1.06g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.32g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 10.55g Nectarine
Calories 23kcal 44kcal Nectarine
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 0.02g 1.37g Nectarine
Sugar 0.3g 7.89g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g Nectarine
Calcium 177mg 6mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.28mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 9mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 26mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 201mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 0mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.81mg 0.17mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.086mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.054mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 332IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 17µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.77mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 5.4mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.034mg
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.027mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.125mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.185mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.025mg Basil
Folate 68µg 5µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 2.2µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.005mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.009mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.009mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg 0.014mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.016mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.006mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.021mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.013mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg 0.008mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.025g Nectarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.088g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.113g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Nectarine
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%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.59g)
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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.