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Basil vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Basil and Brussels sprout

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Brussels sprout has more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 198% more.
  • Basil has 7 times more Vitamin A RAE than Brussels sprout. Basil has 264µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Brussels sprout has 38µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Basil, fresh and Brussels sprouts, 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 +321.4%
Contains more Iron +126.4%
Contains more Magnesium +178.3%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +240.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains more Selenium +433.3%
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 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +321.4%
Contains more Iron +126.4%
Contains more Magnesium +178.3%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +240.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains more Selenium +433.3%

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.
Basil
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Contains more Vitamin A +599.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.88
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 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin A +599.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +237.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.38
Equal in Water - 86
Equal in Other - 1.37
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Carbs +237.7%
Equal in Protein - 3.38
Equal in Water - 86
Equal in Other - 1.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39231.6%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39231.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +3950%
Contains more Fructose +4550%
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +3950%
Contains more Fructose +4550%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.15g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.64g 0.3g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 23kcal 43kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.02g 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 0.3g 2.2g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 177mg 42mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 1.4mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 23mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 295mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 4mg 25mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.42mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.07mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.337mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 5275IU 754IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 38µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 18mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.745mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 68µg 61µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 177µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.037mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.191mg 0.152mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.036mg 0.032mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.098mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.051mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.062g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.023g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Basil Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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.
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.