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Basil vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Basil and Chard raw

  • Basil has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Folate, and Calcium, while Chard raw has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
  • Chard raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 346% higher.
  • Chard raw contains 5 times less Folate than Basil. Basil contains 68µg of Folate, while Chard raw contains 14µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Basil is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Chard, swiss, 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.
Basil
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.1%
Contains more IronIron +76.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +115.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.5%
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.
Basil
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 100% 367% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75%
Contains more FatsFats +220%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.1%
~equal in Water ~92.66g
~equal in Other ~1.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +120%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +455.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Chard raw Opinion
Calories 23kcal 19kcal Basil
Protein 3.15g 1.8g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.2g Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 30mg Chard raw
Net carbs 1.05g 2.14g Chard raw
Carbs 2.65g 3.74g Chard raw
Magnesium 64mg 81mg Chard raw
Calcium 177mg 51mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 379mg Chard raw
Iron 3.17mg 1.8mg Basil
Sugar 0.3g 1.1g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 1.6g
Copper 0.385mg 0.179mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.36mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 46mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 213mg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 6116IU Chard raw
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 306µg Chard raw
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1.89mg Chard raw
Manganese 1.148mg 0.366mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.9µg Chard raw
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.04mg Chard raw
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.09mg Chard raw
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.4mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.172mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.099mg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 830µg Chard raw
Folate 68µg 14µg Basil
Choline 11.4mg 18mg Chard raw
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.03g Chard raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.04g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.07g Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.017mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.083mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.147mg Chard raw
Leucine 0.191mg 0.13mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.099mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.019mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.11mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.11mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg 0.036mg Basil
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Chard raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Basil
206%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.