Basil vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between basil and chrysanthemum
- Basil has more vitamin K, copper, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, manganese, and magnesium, while chrysanthemum has more folate, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 54% higher.
- Chrysanthemum contains 13 times less vitamin C than basil. Basil contains 18mg of vitamin C, while chrysanthemum contains 1.4mg.
- Chrysanthemum has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chrysanthemum is 0, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Chrysanthemum, garland, raw.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +181% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.2% |
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 | +1185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +127.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +282.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +160.3% |
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:
3.36 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
3.02 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.7% |
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Protein
~3.36g
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Water
~91.4g
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 350µg | 54% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.137mg | 28% |
| Folate | 68µg | 177µg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 1.4mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 116µg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 2.29mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.943mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 567mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 32mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 117mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.144mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 118mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.176mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.531mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 23kcal | 24kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 3.36g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.56g | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 3.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0% | |
| 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 | 0% |
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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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91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.