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Basil vs. Blueberry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between basil and blueberry pie

  • Basil has more vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium; however, blueberry pie is richer in vitamin B1 and selenium.
  • Blueberry pie covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 12747% more than basil.
  • Blueberry pie has 126 times less vitamin A than basil. Basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, while blueberry pie has 42IU.
  • Basil contains less saturated fat.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of basil is 70, while the glycemic index of blueberry pie is 59.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Pie, blueberry, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Basil
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 2.1% 4.4% 46% 22% 5.5% 13% 24% 39% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +490%
Contains more IronIron +157.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +474.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +305%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +282.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2366.7%

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
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 0.67% 0% 0% 38250% 30% 22% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2471.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +195.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +449900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
3
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 12% 34% 51%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 11.9 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 51.2 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more WaterWater +79.8%
Contains more OtherOther +114.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1759.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1164.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.121 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.08 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5719.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +691.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Blueberry pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 153mg 12747%
Vitamin K 414.8µg 346%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.3mg 37%
Copper 0.385mg 0.067mg 35%
Vitamin A 264µg 2µg 29%
Iron 3.17mg 1.23mg 24%
Vitamin C 18mg 0.7mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 3.08g 18%
Fats 0.64g 11.9g 17%
Calcium 177mg 7mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 5.121g 13%
Magnesium 64mg 8mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.041g 2.911g 13%
Selenium 0.3µg 7.4µg 13%
Folate 68µg 23µg 11%
Calories 23kcal 245kcal 11%
Carbs 2.65g 33.5g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.034mg 9%
Sodium 4mg 185mg 8%
Potassium 295mg 50mg 7%
Zinc 0.81mg 0.2mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Phosphorus 56mg 30mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.132mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.194mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.124mg 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Protein 3.15g 2.7g 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 33.5g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.029mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 0.179mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.046mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.127mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0.108mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.056mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Blueberry pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
104%
Basil
2949%
Blueberry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
20%
Blueberry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.87g)
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 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. Blueberry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172779/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.