Basil vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are basil and baked beans different?
- Basil is higher in vitamin A, manganese, copper, vitamin C, iron, and calcium; however, baked beans are richer in fiber and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for basil is 106% higher.
- Basil contains 16 times more vitamin C than baked beans. While basil contains 18mg of vitamin C, baked beans contain only 1.1mg.
- Basil has less saturated fat.
- Baked beans have a lower glycemic index (40) than basil (70).
Basil, fresh and Beans, baked, home prepared 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +48.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +350.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1800% |
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 | +1536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
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:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +704.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +716.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.3% |
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
1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.74 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2323.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.255mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.159mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 1.1mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 422mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 5.5g | 16% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 1.99mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 61mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 5.7µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.136mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 1.948g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 109mg | 8% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 155kcal | 7% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 5.15g | 7% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 21.63g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 3.15g | 5.54g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 2.133g | 5% |
| Folate | 68µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.408mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 295mg | 358mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.74g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.73mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 16.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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
104%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.907g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baked beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.