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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.
Basil
6
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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
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.
Basil
7
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% 88% 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 0% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
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
Basil
1
8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
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.
Basil Roquefort
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Roquefort DV% diff.
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Basil
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1805mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.222g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.