Basil vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Basil and Brussels sprouts
- Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A, Iron, Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Brussels sprouts 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 than Brussels sprouts. Basil has 264µg of Vitamin A, while Brussels sprouts have 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +178.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +321.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +450% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +240.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +599.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +134.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +372.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +308.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +237.7% |
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Protein
~3.38g
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Water
~86g
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Other
~1.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +282.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39231.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0.02 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.27 g
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 GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3950% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +4550% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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 | 43kcal |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 3.38g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 85mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 5.15g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 8.95g |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 177mg | 42mg |
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| Potassium | 295mg | 389mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.2g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.8g |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 69mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 25mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 754IU |
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| Vitamin A | 264µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.88mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.337mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.139mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.745mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.219mg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 177µg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 61µg |
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| Choline | 11.4mg | 19.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.062g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.023g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 153g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.037mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.12mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.132mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.152mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.154mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.098mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.155mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.076mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g | 0.93g |
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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%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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