Basil vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between basil and cream cheese
- Basil has more vitamin K, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, and folate, while cream cheese has more selenium.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 344% higher.
- The amount of sodium in basil is lower.
- Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Cheese, cream.
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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 | +611.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +82.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2781.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2038.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10336.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2766.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +891.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19652.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +655.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +202.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +138.6% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +75% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5281.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.3% |
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
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10021.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +281.2% |
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:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.76 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 2.1µg | 344% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 20.213g | 92% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 34.44g | 52% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.011mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.018mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.11mg | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 101mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 8.907g | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 350kcal | 16% |
| Folate | 68µg | 9µg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 8.6µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 314mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 9mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.23mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.056mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 97mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 107mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 1.483g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 6.15g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.517mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.091mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 308µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 132mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 27.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 5.52g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
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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
104%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.172g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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