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Borage vs. Roman chamomile — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Borage and Roman chamomile different?

  • Borage is higher than Roman chamomile in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Borage covers your daily need of Iron 40% more than Roman chamomile.

Borage, raw and Beverages, tea, herb, brewed, chamomile types were used 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.
Borage
Borage
9
:
1
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile
Contains more Calcium +4550%
Contains more Iron +4025%
Contains more Magnesium +5100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5122.2%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +766.7%
Contains more Manganese +693.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Borage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Roman chamomile
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 5% 6% 0%
Contains more Calcium +4550%
Contains more Iron +4025%
Contains more Magnesium +5100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5122.2%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +766.7%
Contains more Manganese +693.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%

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.
Borage
Borage
8
:
2
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile
Contains more Vitamin A +20900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Borage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Roman chamomile
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +20900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
Borage
4
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1
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1430%
Contains more Other +1340%
Equal in Water - 99.7
Borage
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Roman chamomile
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1430%
Contains more Other +1340%
Equal in Water - 99.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Borage
Borage
2
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1
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2080%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Borage
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Roman chamomile
25% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2080%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Roman chamomile Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 0.2g Borage
Protein 1.8g 0g Borage
Fats 0.7g 0g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 0.2g Borage
Calories 21kcal 1kcal Borage
Calcium 93mg 2mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 0.08mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 1mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 0mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 9mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 1mg Roman chamomile
Zinc 0.2mg 0.04mg Borage
Copper 0.13mg 0.015mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 0.044mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 20IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 1µg Borage
Vitamin C 35mg 0mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.01mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.004mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.011mg Borage
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0mg Borage
Folate 13µg 1µg Borage
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.002g Roman chamomile
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.001g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.005g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Borage Roman chamomile
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Borage
1%
Roman chamomile
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
2%
Roman chamomile

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roman chamomile
Roman chamomile is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/nutrients
  2. Roman chamomile - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174156/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.