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Basil vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Basil and Barbecue sauce

  • Barbecue sauce contains less Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, and Magnesium than Basil.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Basil is 344% higher.
  • Barbecue sauce has 34 times less Folate than Basil. Basil has 68µg of Folate, while Barbecue sauce has 2µg.
  • Basil is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Sauce, barbecue.

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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 Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +395.3%
Contains more Magnesium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +376.5%
Contains more Copper +434.7%
Contains more Manganese +811.1%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
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 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +395.3%
Contains more Magnesium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +376.5%
Contains more Copper +434.7%
Contains more Manganese +811.1%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +2254.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +3300%
Contains more Vitamin K +22944.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.8
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 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2254.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +3300%
Contains more Vitamin K +22944.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +284.1%
Contains more Water +68.3%
Contains more Carbs +1438.5%
Contains more Other +104.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.63
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Protein +284.1%
Contains more Water +68.3%
Contains more Carbs +1438.5%
Contains more Other +104.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.045
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.082
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.045
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.082

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +81850%
Contains more Fructose +70750%
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +81850%
Contains more Fructose +70750%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 3.15g 0.82g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.63g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 23kcal 172kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 0.02g 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 0.3g 33.24g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 0.9g Basil
Calcium 177mg 33mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.64mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 13mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 20mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 232mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 1027mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.17mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.072mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.126mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 1.3µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 5275IU 224IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 11µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.8mg
Vitamin C 18mg 0.6mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.023mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.056mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.597mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.164mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.075mg Basil
Folate 68µg 2µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 1.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.045g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.082g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.101g Basil
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Barbecue sauce
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
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1023mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
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 glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce 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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.