Basil vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between basil and roquefort
- Basil has more vitamin A, manganese, copper, and iron; however, roquefort is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Roquefort covers your daily need for saturated fat, 96% more than basil.
- Basil has 38 times more manganese than roquefort. While basil has 1.148mg of manganese, roquefort has only 0.03mg.
- Basil has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of basil is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Cheese, roquefort.
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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 | +113.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +224.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +466.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1032.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3726.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +274% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4733.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +671.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +728.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +133.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +583.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4687.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +329.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9529.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +239.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 19.263g | 87% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 1809mg | 78% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.03mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 662mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 392mg | 48% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 30.64g | 46% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.586mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.034mg | 39% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 21.54g | 37% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.56mg | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 90mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 1.731mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.64µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 8.474g | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 369kcal | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 2.08mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 30mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 91mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 1.32g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 68µg | 49µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 294µg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.124mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.734mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 2.114mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 1.848mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.558mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 1.023mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 1.614mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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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
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39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1805mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.222g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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