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Almonds vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Almonds and Basil

  • Almonds have more Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Fiber, and Zinc, however, Basil is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 346% more than Almonds.
  • Basil contains 32 times less Vitamin E than Almonds. Almonds contain 25.63mg of Vitamin E, while Basil contains 0.8mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, almonds 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.
Almonds
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +321.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.5%
Contains more IronIron +17%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +285.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +758.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1266.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Basil
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1397.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +357%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +263650%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Basil
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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 ProteinProtein +571.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7701.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +713.2%
Contains more OtherOther +97.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1987.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35753.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3069.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Basil
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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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +750%
Contains more FructoseFructose +450%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +285.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Basil Opinion
Calories 579kcal 23kcal Almonds
Protein 21.15g 3.15g Almonds
Fats 49.93g 0.64g Almonds
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Net carbs 9.05g 1.05g Almonds
Carbs 21.55g 2.65g Almonds
Magnesium 270mg 64mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 177mg Almonds
Potassium 733mg 295mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 3.17mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 12.5g 1.6g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 0.385mg Almonds
Zinc 3.12mg 0.81mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 481mg 56mg Almonds
Sodium 1mg 4mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.8mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg 1.148mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg 0.3µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.034mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.076mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.902mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.209mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.155mg Basil
Vitamin K 0µg 414.8µg Basil
Folate 44µg 68µg Basil
Trans Fat 0.015g 0g Basil
Choline 52.1mg 11.4mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.088g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.389g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.039mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg 0.104mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.104mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg 0.191mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg 0.11mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg 0.036mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.13mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg 0.127mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg 0.051mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g 0.02g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.761g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.

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