Basil vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Basil and Butterbur
- Basil has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C, and Potassium.
- Basil covers your daily Iron needs 38% more than Butterbur.
- Butterbur has 88 times less Vitamin A than Basil. Basil has 264µg of Vitamin A, while Butterbur has 3µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Butterbur, (fuki), 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 | +357.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3070% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +273.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +406.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +366.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +319% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +10450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +351% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +553.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +580% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +75% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +707.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.2% |
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Water
~94.5g
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Other
~1.46g
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 14kcal |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 0.39g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.04g |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 31.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 3.61g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 3.61g |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 177mg | 103mg |
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| Potassium | 295mg | 655mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.1mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.103mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 264µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.274mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.096mg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 11.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)