Basil vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between basil and chocolate milk?
- Basil is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, iron, copper, vitamin C, folate, and magnesium, yet chocolate milk is richer in vitamin B12.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 345% higher.
- Basil has 54 times more vitamin A than chocolate milk. Basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, while chocolate milk has 98IU.
- Basil contains less saturated fat.
- Chocolate milk has a lower glycemic index than basil.
We used Basil, fresh and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +392.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1220.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +492.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1390.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +533.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +877.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +621.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +138166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1260% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.1% |
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:
3.17 g
Fats:
3.39 g
Carbs:
10.34 g
Water:
82.3 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +429.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +290.2% |
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Protein
~3.17g
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
2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +213.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1025% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 | 0.3µg | 345% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.077mg | 47% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.24mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.065mg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 27µg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0.9mg | 19% |
| Folate | 68µg | 5µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.33µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 13mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 2.104g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.04mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 112mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.162mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 51IU | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 101mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 167mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.41mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 3.39g | 4% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 83kcal | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.9µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 10.34g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 60mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.295mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.124g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.99g | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 3.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 9.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
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 - 2.063g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.