Basil vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between basil and chinook salmon
- Basil has more vitamin A, manganese, copper, and iron; however, chinook salmon has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chinook salmon is 120% higher.
- Chinook salmon has 60 times less manganese than basil. Basil has 1.148mg of manganese, while chinook salmon has 0.019mg.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index than chinook salmon.
Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +532.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +248.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +626.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5942.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +562.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15500% |
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 | +339% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +77.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +94.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1013.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +313.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-131.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +716.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1990.6% |
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
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6425% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +584.3% |
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% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.87µg | 120% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 46.8µg | 85% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 10.045mg | 57% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.019mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 371mg | 45% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 25.72g | 45% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.053mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.91mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.462mg | 24% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 13.38g | 20% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 28mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 2.662g | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 4.1mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 5.742g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 122mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 3.214g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.865mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 149µg | 13% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 231kcal | 10% |
| Folate | 68µg | 35µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.154mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 505mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.044mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.296g | 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%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.173g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $12.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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