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Basil vs. Breadfruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Basil and Breadfruit

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Folate, and Magnesium, however, Breadfruit is higher in Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 345% more than Breadfruit.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Breadfruit, raw.

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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 Calcium +941.2%
Contains more Iron +487%
Contains more Magnesium +156%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Zinc +575%
Contains more Copper +358.3%
Contains more Manganese +1813.3%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 21% 18% 13% 44% 1% 4% 28% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +941.2%
Contains more Iron +487%
Contains more Magnesium +156%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Zinc +575%
Contains more Copper +358.3%
Contains more Manganese +1813.3%
Contains more Potassium +66.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Folate +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +82860%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 97% 28% 7% 17% 28% 24% 11% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Folate +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +82860%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +194.4%
Contains more Fats +178.3%
Contains more Water +30.3%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Contains more Carbs +923.4%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
27% 71%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 27.12 g
Water: 70.65 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Protein +194.4%
Contains more Fats +178.3%
Contains more Water +30.3%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Contains more Carbs +923.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +489.4%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
32% 23% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.066 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +158.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +489.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Basil Breadfruit
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Breadfruit Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 22.22g Breadfruit
Protein 3.15g 1.07g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.23g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 27.12g Breadfruit
Calories 23kcal 103kcal Breadfruit
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 11g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 4.9g Breadfruit
Calcium 177mg 17mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.54mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 25mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 30mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 490mg Breadfruit
Sodium 4mg 2mg Breadfruit
Zinc 0.81mg 0.12mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.084mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.06mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg Breadfruit
Vitamin A 5275IU 0IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.1mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 29mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.11mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.03mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.9mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.457mg Breadfruit
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.1mg Basil
Folate 68µg 14µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0.5µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.052mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.064mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg 0.065mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.037mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.01mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.026mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.047mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.048g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.034g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.066g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Breadfruit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Basil
18%
Breadfruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
14%
Breadfruit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
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. Breadfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171714/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.