Basil vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Basil and Rosemary?
- Basil is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Copper, yet Rosemary is higher in Fiber, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Folate.
- Rosemary's daily need coverage for Fiber is 50% more.
- Basil has 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Rosemary. While Basil has 264µg of Vitamin A RAE, Rosemary has only 146µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Basil is lower.
We used Basil, fresh and Rosemary, fresh 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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Sodium
-84.6%
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Copper
+27.9%
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Manganese
+19.6%
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Calcium
+79.1%
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Iron
+109.8%
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Magnesium
+42.2%
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Phosphorus
+17.9%
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Potassium
+126.4%
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Zinc
+14.8%
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-84.6%
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Copper
+27.9%
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Manganese
+19.6%
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Calcium
+79.1%
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Iron
+109.8%
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Magnesium
+42.2%
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Phosphorus
+17.9%
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Potassium
+126.4%
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Zinc
+14.8%
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 A
+80.4%
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Vitamin C
+21.1%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Vitamin B5
+284.7%
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Vitamin B6
+116.8%
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Folate
+60.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.912
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Vitamin A
+80.4%
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Vitamin C
+21.1%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Vitamin B5
+284.7%
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Vitamin B6
+116.8%
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Folate
+60.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.912
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+35.8%
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Fats
+815.6%
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Carbs
+681.1%
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+57.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.31
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+35.8%
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+815.6%
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+681.1%
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+57.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.31
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-98.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1218.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+131.6%
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Saturated Fat
-98.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1218.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+131.6%
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 6.6g |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 3.31g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 5.86g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 20.7g |
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| Calories | 23kcal | 131kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 14.1g |
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| Calcium | 177mg | 317mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 6.65mg |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 91mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 66mg |
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| Potassium | 295mg | 668mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 26mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.93mg |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.301mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.96mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 2924IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 264µg | 146µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 21.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.912mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.804mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.336mg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 109µg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.051mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.136mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.136mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.249mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.143mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.047mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.169mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.165mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.066mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 2.838g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 1.16g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.901g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rosemary is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.797g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)