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Basil vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Basil and Baby food different?

  • Basil is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Baby food is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Baby food is 554% higher.
  • Basil contains 277 times more Vitamin K than Baby food. While Basil contains 414.8µg of Vitamin K, Baby food contains only 1.5µg.

Basil, fresh and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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 more Copper +15.3%
Contains more Calcium +314.1%
Contains more Iron +1398.4%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +196.3%
Contains more Selenium +8533.3%
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 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Copper +15.3%
Contains more Calcium +314.1%
Contains more Iron +1398.4%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +196.3%
Contains more Selenium +8533.3%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +26275%
Contains more Vitamin C +682.6%
Contains more Folate +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +27553.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7070.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3748.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +413.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.9%
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 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +26275%
Contains more Vitamin C +682.6%
Contains more Folate +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +27553.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +360%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7070.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3748.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +413.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1274%
Contains more Protein +287.3%
Contains more Fats +587.5%
Contains more Carbs +2669.8%
Contains more Other +120%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Water +1274%
Contains more Protein +287.3%
Contains more Fats +587.5%
Contains more Carbs +2669.8%
Contains more Other +120%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1270.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.2%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1270.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +336.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 3.15g 12.2g Baby food
Fats 0.64g 4.4g Baby food
Carbs 2.65g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 23kcal 379kcal Baby food
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 0.87g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 177mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 3.17mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 64mg 100mg Baby food
Phosphorus 56mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 295mg 437mg Baby food
Sodium 4mg 3mg Baby food
Zinc 0.81mg 2.4mg Baby food
Copper 0.385mg 0.334mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin A 5275IU 20IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 1µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin C 18mg 2.3mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.189mg Baby food
Folate 68µg 43µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 1.5µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.104mg 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 0.191mg 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.11mg 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.036mg 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.127mg 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.051mg 0.286mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.769g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 1.206g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 1.697g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Baby food
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
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.728g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food 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.

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.