Basil vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Basil and Broccoli
- Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Broccoli has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Basil is 261% higher.
- Broccoli has 9 times less Vitamin A RAE than Basil. Basil has 264µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Broccoli has 31µg.
Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Broccoli, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +204.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +276.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +334.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +685.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +446.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +733.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +746.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +395.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +174.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +64% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +150.6% |
~equal in
Water
~89.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +923.7% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.039g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2350% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3300% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 2.82g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 89.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 4.04g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 6.64g |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 177mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 295mg | 316mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.73mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 33mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 623IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 264µg | 31µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.78mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.117mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.639mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.573mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.175mg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 101.6µg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 63µg |
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| Choline | 11.4mg | 18.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.038g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.088mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.129mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.117mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.059mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g | 0.68g |
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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%
61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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