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Basil vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between basil and bologna sausage

  • Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and iron; however, bologna sausage has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 345% higher.
  • Basil is lower in saturated fat.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index than bologna sausage.

Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Bologna, pork.

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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
6
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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1509.1%
Contains more IronIron +311.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +381.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3088.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +150.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4133.3%
~equal in Potassium ~281mg

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
5
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 0% 0% 5.2% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +138166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1260%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1438.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +332.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +244.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +377.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +263%
Contains more WaterWater +51.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +385.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3004.7%
Contains more OtherOther +133.3%

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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10959.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +441.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0.3µg 345%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.036mg 48%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.523mg 41%
Sodium 4mg 907mg 39%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Copper 0.385mg 0.08mg 34%
Saturated fat 0.041g 6.839g 31%
Fats 0.64g 19.87g 30%
Iron 3.17mg 0.77mg 30%
Vitamin A 264µg 0µg 29%
Protein 3.15g 15.3g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 9.732g 24%
Selenium 0.3µg 12.7µg 23%
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 3.9mg 19%
Calcium 177mg 11mg 17%
Folate 68µg 5µg 16%
Magnesium 64mg 14mg 12%
Phosphorus 56mg 139mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 2.107g 11%
Calories 23kcal 247kcal 11%
Zinc 0.81mg 2.03mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.72mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.27mg 9%
Choline 11.4mg 54.4mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.4µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 56IU 7%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.157mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.26mg 4%
Carbs 2.65g 0.73g 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 0.73g N/A
Potassium 295mg 281mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.482mg 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 Bologna sausage
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
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 903mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.798g)
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.
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.

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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.