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Brown rice vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Brown rice and Basil

  • Brown rice has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, while Basil has more Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 346% higher.
  • Basil contains 19 times less Selenium than Brown rice. Brown rice contains 5.8µg of Selenium, while Basil contains 0.3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Basil, fresh.

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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 Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Selenium +1833.3%
Contains more Calcium +5800%
Contains more Iron +466.1%
Contains more Magnesium +64.1%
Contains more Potassium +243%
Contains more Zinc +14.1%
Contains more Copper +263.2%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Selenium +1833.3%
Contains more Calcium +5800%
Contains more Iron +466.1%
Contains more Magnesium +64.1%
Contains more Potassium +243%
Contains more Zinc +14.1%
Contains more Copper +263.2%
Contains more Manganese +17.9%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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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Basil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more Folate +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +207300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more Folate +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +207300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +51.6%
Contains more Carbs +865.3%
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Other +240.9%
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +51.6%
Contains more Carbs +865.3%
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Water +31%
Contains more Other +240.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +319.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.389
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +319.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.389

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Basil Opinion
Net carbs 23.98g 1.05g Brown rice
Protein 2.74g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.97g 0.64g Brown rice
Carbs 25.58g 2.65g Brown rice
Calories 123kcal 23kcal Brown rice
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Fructose 0g 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.24g 0.3g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 1.6g
Calcium 3mg 177mg Basil
Iron 0.56mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 39mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 103mg 56mg Brown rice
Potassium 86mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.71mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.106mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.974mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 5.8µg 0.3µg Brown rice
Vitamin A 0IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.034mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 0.902mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.209mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 9µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 0.2µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.095mg 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.104mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg 0.191mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.058mg 0.036mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.13mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg 0.127mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg 0.051mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g 0.088g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.389g Basil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice Basil
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
14%
Brown rice
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.219g)
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.