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Basil vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Basil and Apple pie?

  • Basil is richer than Apple pie in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin C, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Manganese is 42% more.
  • Basil has 17 times more Folate than Apple pie. While Basil has 68µg of Folate, Apple pie has only 4µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Basil is lower.

We used Basil, fresh and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour types 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.
Basil
10
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Contains more Calcium +1509.1%
Contains more Iron +162%
Contains more Magnesium +814.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +353.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +406.3%
Contains more Copper +737%
Contains more Manganese +530.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1509.1%
Contains more Iron +162%
Contains more Magnesium +814.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +353.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +406.3%
Contains more Copper +737%
Contains more Manganese +530.8%

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +4154%
Contains more Vitamin C +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.9%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4154%
Contains more Vitamin C +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.9%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.8%
Contains more Water +76.4%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Fats +1618.8%
Contains more Carbs +1183%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +65.8%
Contains more Water +76.4%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Fats +1618.8%
Contains more Carbs +1183%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4886.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4886.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 32.4g Apple pie
Protein 3.15g 1.9g Basil
Fats 0.64g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 2.65g 34g Apple pie
Calories 23kcal 237kcal Apple pie
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 1.6g
Calcium 177mg 11mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 1.21mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 7mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 24mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 65mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 266mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.16mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.046mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.182mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 124IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 29µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 3.2mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.134mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.123mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.119mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.038mg Basil
Folate 68µg 4µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.026mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.054mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.073mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg 0.129mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.07mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.032mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.088mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.084mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg 0.038mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 3.797g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Apple pie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Basil
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.756g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.