Basil vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between basil and bananas
- Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, iron, copper, calcium, folate, vitamin C, and magnesium; however, bananas have more vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 345% higher.
- Bananas have 82 times less vitamin A than basil. Basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, while bananas have 64IU.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index than bananas.
Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Bananas, 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 | +137% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3440% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1119.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +393.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +440% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +325.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
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 | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +82860% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +189% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +761.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +432.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +24800% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +24150% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0.5µg | 345% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.27mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.26mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.078mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 3µg | 29% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 5mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.367mg | 16% |
| Folate | 68µg | 20µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 27mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 22.84g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 4.85g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 22mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 1.09g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.334mg | 3% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.073g | 2% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 358mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.665mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 9.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)