Basil vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Basil and Black pepper
- Basil has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Black pepper has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Black pepper is 505% higher.
- Black pepper has 10 times less Vitamin A RAE than Basil. Basil has 264µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Black pepper has 27µg.
Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Spices, pepper, black.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +167.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +350.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +206.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +245.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +182.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1010.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1533.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +864.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +153.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +217.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +569.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.7% |
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:
10.39 g
Fats:
3.26 g
Carbs:
63.95 g
Water:
12.46 g
Other:
9.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +638.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +229.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +409.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2313.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +562.7% |
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
1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.998 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +739.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156.6% |
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 g
Sucrose:
0.02 g
Glucose:
0.24 g
Fructose:
0.23 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.15 g
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +80% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1100% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1050% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 251kcal |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 10.39g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 3.26g |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 38.65g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 63.95g |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 171mg |
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| Calcium | 177mg | 443mg |
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| Potassium | 295mg | 1329mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 9.71mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.64g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 25.3g |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 1.33mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 1.19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 158mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 20mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 547IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 264µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 1.04mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 12.753mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 4.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.108mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.143mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 1.399mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.291mg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 163.7µg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 11.4mg | 11.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 1.392g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.739g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.998g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.058mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.244mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.366mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg | 1.014mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.244mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.096mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.547mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.159mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g | 0.23g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.152g |
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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
121%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
297%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.351g)
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.