Basil vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are basil and almond butter different?
- Basil is higher in vitamin K and vitamin A; however, almond butter is richer in vitamin E, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, manganese, fiber, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 346% higher.
- Basil contains 5275 times more vitamin A than almond butter. While basil contains 5275IU of vitamin A, almond butter contains only 1IU.
Basil, fresh and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added 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 less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +335.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +96% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +153.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +306.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +807.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
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 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2926.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1135.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +249.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +357% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +5513.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +565.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8571.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +610.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36769.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3399.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0.02 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.27 g
Starch:
0.08 g
Sucrose:
4.34 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.07 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~0.02g
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Lactose
~0g
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 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 | 24.21mg | 156% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 13.613g | 88% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 55.5g | 84% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 32.445g | 81% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.939mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 508mg | 65% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.934mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 279mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 2.131mg | 43% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 20.96g | 36% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 10.3g | 35% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 614kcal | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 3.29mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 4.152g | 19% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 347mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 3.155mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 748mg | 13% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 52.1mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 18.82g | 5% |
| Folate | 68µg | 53µg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 3.49mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 2.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.318mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 8.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 4.43g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.08g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.555mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 1.483mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.55mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0g | 0% |
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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%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.13g)
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 - 4.111g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter 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.