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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.
Basil
7
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 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
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.
Basil
6
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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
3
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +220%
Contains more WaterWater +14%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +405.3%
~equal in Other ~1.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
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.
Basil Arrowroot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Arrowroot DV% diff.
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Arrowroot
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
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
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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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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.