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Basil vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between basil and pollock

  • Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, and vitamin C, while pollock has more vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 346% higher.
  • Pollock has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pollock is 0, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.8%
Contains more IronIron +466.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +541.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6277.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +376.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14600%

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.
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%
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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1452.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +414700%
Contains more FolateFolate +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +337.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +703.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25%
Contains more ProteinProtein +645.4%
Contains more FatsFats +84.4%
Contains more OtherOther +12.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0.1µg 346%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.66µg 153%
Selenium 0.3µg 44.1µg 80%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.018mg 49%
Protein 3.15g 23.48g 41%
Copper 0.385mg 0.06mg 36%
Iron 3.17mg 0.56mg 33%
Phosphorus 56mg 267mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 86mg 29%
Vitamin A 264µg 17µg 27%
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 3.949mg 19%
Sodium 4mg 419mg 18%
Folate 68µg 3µg 16%
Choline 11.4mg 91.6mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.329mg 13%
Calcium 177mg 72mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.223mg 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 51IU 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.432mg 4%
Calories 23kcal 111kcal 4%
Potassium 295mg 430mg 4%
Magnesium 64mg 81mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.28mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.054mg 2%
Zinc 0.81mg 0.57mg 2%
Carbs 2.65g 0g 1%
Fats 0.64g 1.18g 1%
Saturated fat 0.041g 0.159g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.583g 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.691mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Pollock
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
104%
Basil
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.