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Basil vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between basil and chicken sandwich?

  • Basil is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and vitamin C, yet chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 339% higher.
  • Basil has 165 times more vitamin A than chicken sandwich. Basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, while chicken sandwich has 32IU.
  • Basil contains less sodium.

We used Basil, fresh and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles types in this comparison.

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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
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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.4%
Contains more IronIron +79.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +474.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +424.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6533.3%

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
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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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4780%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +201.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +576.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +755.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +474.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +209.6%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 8.5µg 339%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 7.72mg 43%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.219mg 40%
Selenium 0.3µg 19.9µg 36%
Copper 0.385mg 0.067mg 35%
Sodium 4mg 753mg 33%
Vitamin A 264µg 3µg 29%
Protein 3.15g 16.28g 26%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 1.2mg 20%
Vitamin C 18mg 0.8mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 3.177g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.383mg 18%
Iron 3.17mg 1.77mg 18%
Phosphorus 56mg 185mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.3mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.23mg 16%
Fats 0.64g 11.19g 16%
Calcium 177mg 58mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 4.481g 11%
Calories 23kcal 250kcal 11%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 2.41mg 11%
Magnesium 64mg 24mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.041g 2.123g 9%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Carbs 2.65g 20.89g 6%
Folate 68µg 47µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Choline 11.4mg 35.3mg 4%
Zinc 0.81mg 0.61mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.02g 0.97g 1%
Potassium 295mg 245mg 1%
Fiber 1.6g 1.4g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 3.64g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +88.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +416.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1648.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +688.3%
Contains more OtherOther +80%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4992%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +716.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3850%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4750%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

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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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.