Baby food vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are baby food and basil different?
- Baby food is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and fiber; however, basil is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for iron for baby food is 554% higher.
- Baby food contains 86 times more selenium than basil. While baby food contains 25.9µg of selenium, basil contains only 0.3µg.
- Baby food has a lower glycemic index (56) than basil (70).
Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Basil, fresh are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +314.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1398.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +196.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8533.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.3% |
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 | +360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +7070.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3748.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +413.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +103.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +682.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27553.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +287.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +587.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2669.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1274% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1270.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +336.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 47.5mg | 3.17mg | 554% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 414.8µg | 344% |
| Vitamin B3 | 34.714mg | 0.902mg | 211% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.717mg | 0.076mg | 203% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.438mg | 0.034mg | 200% |
| Calcium | 733mg | 177mg | 56% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 50% | |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 56mg | 48% |
| Selenium | 25.9µg | 0.3µg | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 2.65g | 24% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 1.6g | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 0.8mg | 19% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 3.15g | 18% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 23kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.074mg | 0.209mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 18mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 0.81mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.697g | 0.389g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 100mg | 64mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.334mg | 0.385mg | 6% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 0.64g | 6% |
| Folate | 43µg | 68µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 295mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.769g | 0.041g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.206g | 0.088g | 3% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 11.4mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 65.9g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.158mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.4mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.477mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.041mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.404mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.672mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.653mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.286mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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
164%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.728g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food 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.