Basil vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between basil and borage?
- Basil is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin A, folate, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B6, yet borage is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B2, and potassium.
- Basil's daily need coverage for manganese is 35% more.
- Basil has 5 times more folate than borage. While basil has 68µg of folate, borage has only 13µg.
We used Basil, fresh and Borage, raw types 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 | +23.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +196.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +305% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +228.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 AVitamin A | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +409.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +423.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.5% |
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Fats
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +256.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +139.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.349mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.13mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 35mg | 19% |
| Folate | 68µg | 13µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 93mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 210µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.084mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 470mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 3.3mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.109g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 21kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.7g | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 3.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 3.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 53mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.211g | 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% | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.