Basil vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Basil and Chinese cabbage
- Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, and Zinc, however, Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C.
- Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 308% more than Chinese cabbage.
- Chinese cabbage has 18 times less Copper than Basil. Basil has 0.385mg of Copper, while Chinese cabbage has 0.021mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 | +236.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +296.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1733.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +326.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +622% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 | +18.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +788.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +811.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
2.18 g
Water:
95.32 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.5% |
~equal in
Water
~95.32g
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
0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.096 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +486.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +305.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 13kcal |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 45mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 1.18g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 2.18g |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 177mg | 105mg |
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| Potassium | 295mg | 252mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.021mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 37mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 4468IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 264µg | 223µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.159mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.194mg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 45.5µg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 66µg |
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| Choline | 11.4mg | 6.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.027g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.096g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.015mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.049mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.085mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.088mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.089mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.009mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.044mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.066mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.026mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
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)