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, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, folate, calcium, and magnesium than basil.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +392.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +436.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +395.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +434.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +376.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +811.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22944.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +284.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1438.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.7% |
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Fats
~0.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +285.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.045g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.082g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0.02 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.27 g
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 GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +81850% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +70750% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 1.8µg | 344% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1027mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.126mg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.072mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.64mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 11µg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0.6mg | 19% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 14.17g | 18% |
| Folate | 68µg | 2µg | 17% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 33mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 40.77g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 13mg | 12% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 172kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 0.82g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.101g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.597mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 232mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.164mg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 7.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.63g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 39.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 33.24g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.045g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.082g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.08g | N/A |
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
104%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1023mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
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 is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
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)