Basil vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between basil and almonds
- Basil has more vitamin K and vitamin A; however, almonds are higher in vitamin E, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, fiber, and zinc.
- Basil covers your daily vitamin K needs 346% more than almonds.
- The glycemic index of basil is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Basil, fresh and Nuts, almonds.
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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 | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.5% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1987.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +571.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7701.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +713.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35753.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3069.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +285.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +750% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +450% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0µg | 346% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 25.63mg | 166% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 1.138mg | 82% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 12.329g | 80% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 31.551g | 79% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 49.93g | 76% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 1.031mg | 72% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 481mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 270mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 2.179mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 12.5g | 44% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 21.15g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 579kcal | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 3.12mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 3.802g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 3.618mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.205mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 733mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 269mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 4.1µg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 3.71mg | 7% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 52.1mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 21.55g | 6% |
| Folate | 68µg | 44µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.471mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 9.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 4.35g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.601mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 1.132mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.761g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.