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Basil vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Basil and Triticale

  • Basil has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Calcium, however, Triticale is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Triticale covers your daily need of Manganese 90% more than Basil.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Triticale.

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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 +378.4%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Magnesium +103.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +539.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +325.9%
Contains more Copper +18.7%
Contains more Manganese +179.6%
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 12% 97% 93% 154% 30% 1% 95% 153% 419% 0%
Contains more Calcium +378.4%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Magnesium +103.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +539.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +325.9%
Contains more Copper +18.7%
Contains more Manganese +179.6%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +533%
Equal in Folate - 73
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 0% 19% 0% 0% 105% 31% 27% 80% 32% 55% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +533%
Equal in Folate - 73

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +775.9%
Contains more Protein +314.3%
Contains more Fats +226.6%
Contains more Carbs +2621.9%
Contains more Other +48%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more Water +775.9%
Contains more Protein +314.3%
Contains more Fats +226.6%
Contains more Carbs +2621.9%
Contains more Other +48%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.7%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.913 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +134.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Triticale Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 72.13g Triticale
Protein 3.15g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 0.64g 2.09g Triticale
Carbs 2.65g 72.13g Triticale
Calories 23kcal 336kcal Triticale
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Triticale
Fiber 1.6g Basil
Calcium 177mg 37mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 2.57mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 130mg Triticale
Phosphorus 56mg 358mg Triticale
Potassium 295mg 332mg Triticale
Sodium 4mg 5mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 3.45mg Triticale
Copper 0.385mg 0.457mg Triticale
Manganese 1.148mg 3.21mg Triticale
Selenium 0.3µg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 0IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.9mg Triticale
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.416mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.134mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.43mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.138mg Basil
Folate 68µg 73µg Triticale
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.104mg 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.191mg 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.11mg 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.036mg 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.127mg 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.051mg 0.311mg Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.366g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.211g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.913g Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Triticale
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
29%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Triticale
Triticale is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.