Avocado vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Avocado and Basil
- Avocado has more Vitamin B5, and Fiber, while Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin C.
- Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 328% higher.
- Basil contains 52 times less Saturated Fat than Avocado. Avocado contains 2.126g of Saturated Fat, while Basil contains 0.041g.
The food types used in this comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +64.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +120.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1375% |
| Contains more IronIron | +476.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +102.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +708.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +158.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +564.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3513% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1875.2% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2190.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +221.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11035.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +366.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1750% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +500% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +170% |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 160kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 2g | 3.15g |
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| Fats | 14.66g | 0.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg | 18mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.83g | 1.05g |
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| Carbs | 8.53g | 2.65g |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 64mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 177mg |
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| Potassium | 485mg | 295mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 3.17mg |
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| Sugar | 0.66g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.385mg |
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| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.81mg |
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| Starch | 0.11g |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 56mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 146IU | 5275IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 7µg | 264µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0.8mg |
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| Manganese | 0.142mg | 1.148mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.902mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin K | 21µg | 414.8µg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 68µg |
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| Choline | 14.2mg | 11.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.126g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.799g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 0.389g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.104mg |
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| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0.191mg |
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| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.11mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.107mg | 0.127mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.051mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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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
33%
121%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.085g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Avocado is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)