Basil vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between basil and cabbage
- Basil has more vitamin K, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, folate, and zinc; however, cabbage is higher in vitamin C.
- Basil covers your daily need for vitamin K, 282% more than cabbage.
- Basil has 53 times more vitamin A than cabbage. While basil has 264µg of vitamin A, cabbage has only 5µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Cabbage, raw.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +342.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +574.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1926.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +617.5% |
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 | +5180% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +285.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +445.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +540% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.9% |
~equal in
Water
~92.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +417.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2188.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +8250% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +7150% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 76µg | 282% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.16mg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.019mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.47mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 5µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 36.6mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 40mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 12mg | 12% |
| Folate | 68µg | 43µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.234mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 1.28g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 1.45g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.017g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.124mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 5.8g | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 25kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 10.7mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)