Basil vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between basil and chocolate?
- Basil is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and calcium, yet chocolate is richer in copper, iron, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and manganese.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 339% higher.
- Basil has 106 times more vitamin A than chocolate. Basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, while chocolate has 50IU.
- Basil contains less saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index than basil.
We used Basil, fresh and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +216.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +167% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +267.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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 AVitamin A | +13100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +269% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5021% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +9390.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4787.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2208.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10740.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +180.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 8.1µg | 339% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 18.519g | 84% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 1.028mg | 71% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 8.02mg | 61% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 31.28g | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 2µg | 29% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 546kcal | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 7g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 206mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% | |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 61.17g | 20% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 146mg | 20% |
| Folate | 68µg | 17% | |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 1.419mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 56mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 2.01mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.042mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 559mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 1.092g | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 4.88g | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.297mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.725mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.478g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins