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Basil vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Basil and Chow mein?

  • Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Copper, and Vitamin C, yet Chow mein is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 345% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Basil is lower.

We used Basil, fresh and Noodles, chinese, chow mein types in this article.

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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
6
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 37% 6% 11% 177% 56% 38% 69% 153% 0% 235%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +785%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +49.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14233.3%

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
5
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% 317% 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 0% 0% 46% 0% 145% 97% 112% 32% 25% 0% 3.5% 80% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29528.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +31%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +453.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +559.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +7701.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2310.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2647.2%
Contains more OtherOther +65.3%

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
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10046.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +818%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Chow mein Opinion
Calories 23kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Protein 3.15g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.64g 15.43g Chow mein
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Net carbs 1.05g 69.1g Chow mein
Carbs 2.65g 72.8g Chow mein
Magnesium 64mg 52mg Basil
Calcium 177mg 20mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 120mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Sugar 0.3g 5.71g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 3.7g Chow mein
Copper 0.385mg 0.167mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 56mg 161mg Chow mein
Sodium 4mg 1174mg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 0IU Basil
Vitamin A 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 2.3mg Chow mein
Manganese 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.533mg Chow mein
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.11mg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 1.4µg Basil
Folate 68µg 106µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Basil
Choline 11.4mg 8.7mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 2.229g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 3.571g Chow mein
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Chow mein
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
121%
Basil
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chow mein
Chow mein is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.188g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/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.