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Basil vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between basil and cheesecake

  • Cheesecake contains less vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, and magnesium than basil.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 342% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 45 times less vitamin C than basil. Basil contains 18mg of vitamin C, while cheesecake contains 0.4mg.
  • The amount of sodium in basil is lower.
  • Cheesecake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheesecake is 50, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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
8
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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +481.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +227.8%
Contains more IronIron +403.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1825%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +720%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1633.3%

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
8
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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +362.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9327.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +302.6%

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +101.9%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3415.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +862.3%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9711.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 4.4µg 342%
Saturated fat 0.041g 9.921g 45%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.14mg 44%
Copper 0.385mg 0.02mg 41%
Fats 0.64g 22.5g 34%
Iron 3.17mg 0.63mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 8.634g 21%
Vitamin C 18mg 0.4mg 20%
Sodium 4mg 438mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Calories 23kcal 321kcal 15%
Folate 68µg 18µg 13%
Magnesium 64mg 11mg 13%
Calcium 177mg 51mg 13%
Vitamin A 264µg 159µg 12%
Selenium 0.3µg 5.2µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.193mg 9%
Carbs 2.65g 25.5g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 1.602g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.052mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.571mg 7%
Choline 11.4mg 45.9mg 6%
Potassium 295mg 90mg 6%
Protein 3.15g 5.5g 5%
Fiber 1.6g 0.4g 5%
Phosphorus 56mg 93mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.195mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Zinc 0.81mg 0.51mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.56mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.028mg 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.133mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.88g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.