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Bagel vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bagel and basil

  • Bagel has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, copper, vitamin C, and calcium.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 344% more.
  • Bagel has 110 times more sodium than basil. Bagel has 439mg of sodium, while basil has 4mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bagels, wheat 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.
Bagel
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 15% 104% 58% 30% 61% 57% 187% 157%
Basil
6
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 ZincZinc +35.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9466.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +785%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.8%
Contains more IronIron +14.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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.
Bagel
5
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% 6.4% 0% 101% 48% 63% 23% 34% 0% 3.8% 57% 5.3%
Basil
5
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% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1085.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +273.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27553.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.155mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
4
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
Basil
1
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 +223.8%
Contains more FatsFats +139.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1744.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22%
Contains more WaterWater +145.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
3
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
Basil
0
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +229.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.5µg 414.8µg 344%
Selenium 28.7µg 0.3µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.034mg 31%
Vitamin A 0µg 264µg 29%
Copper 0.175mg 0.385mg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg 20%
Sodium 439mg 4mg 19%
Calcium 20mg 177mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 0.902mg 15%
Carbs 48.89g 2.65g 15%
Protein 10.2g 3.15g 14%
Phosphorus 142mg 56mg 12%
Manganese 1.43mg 1.148mg 12%
Calories 250kcal 23kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.076mg 10%
Fiber 4.1g 1.6g 10%
Iron 2.76mg 3.17mg 5%
Potassium 165mg 295mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 0.389g 4%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.81mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.8mg 3%
Magnesium 51mg 64mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.209mg 3%
Folate 76µg 68µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 0.088g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.155mg 1%
Fats 1.53g 0.64g 1%
Net carbs 44.79g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 6.12g 0.3g N/A
Choline 9.8mg 11.4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.041g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel 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
26%
Bagel
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/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.