Basil vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between basil and arrowroot
- Basil has more vitamin A, manganese, copper, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and magnesium, while arrowroot has more folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 105% higher.
- Arrowroot contains 30 times less calcium than basil. Basil contains 177mg of calcium, while arrowroot contains 6mg.
- Arrowroot has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of arrowroot is 58, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Arrowroot, raw.
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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 | +156% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2850% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +218.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +559.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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 | +847.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +320.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +397.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +220% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +405.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +322.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.039g
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 minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Folate | 68µg | 338µg | 68% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.174mg | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 1µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.121mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 1.9mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 6mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 2.22mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 25mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.266mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 98mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 454mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.693mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 13.39g | 4% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.292mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.092g | 2% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 65kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 4.24g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.004g | 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% |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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