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Basil vs. Brotwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are basil and brotwurst different?

  • Basil is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and iron; however, brotwurst is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 346% higher.
  • Basil has less saturated fat.

Basil, fresh and Brotwurst, pork, beef, link are the varieties used 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.
Basil
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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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268.8%
Contains more IronIron +207.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +381.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2770%
Contains more ZincZinc +159.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +139.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5566.7%
~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
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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% 5.4% 4.5% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1260%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +79.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +354%
Contains more FatsFats +4243.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.5%
Contains more OtherOther +141.3%

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
38% 51% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.93 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15059.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +627.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Basil Brotwurst
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Brotwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0µg 346%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.05µg 85%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.04mg 48%
Sodium 4mg 1112mg 48%
Saturated fat 0.041g 9.93g 45%
Fats 0.64g 27.8g 42%
Copper 0.385mg 0.08mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 13.34g 33%
Selenium 0.3µg 17µg 30%
Vitamin A 264µg 0µg 29%
Iron 3.17mg 1.03mg 27%
Protein 3.15g 14.3g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 63mg 21%
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.25mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 2.83g 16%
Folate 68µg 5µg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 3.3mg 15%
Calories 23kcal 323kcal 15%
Calcium 177mg 48mg 13%
Zinc 0.81mg 2.1mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.23mg 12%
Magnesium 64mg 16mg 11%
Phosphorus 56mg 134mg 11%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.27mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.13mg 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Carbs 2.65g 2.98g 0%
Net carbs 1.05g 2.98g N/A
Potassium 295mg 281mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g 2.98g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.6mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.61mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 1.08mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 1.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0.68mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.44mg 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 Brotwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Brotwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
47%
Brotwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.889g)
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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.