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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 RAE, 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.

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.
Basil
8
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 23% 35% 50% 86% 46% 19% 23% 15% 123% 0%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~54mg

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
6
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 4.7% 139% 0% 0% 33% 33% 10% 13% 41% 0% 875% 133% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.221mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 3% 91%
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%
~equal in Protein ~3.36g
~equal in 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.
Basil Chrysanthemum
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Chrysanthemum Opinion
Calories 23kcal 24kcal Chrysanthemum
Protein 3.15g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.64g 0.56g Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 1.4mg Basil
Net carbs 1.05g 0.02g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 3.02g Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 64mg 32mg Basil
Calcium 177mg 117mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 3.17mg 2.29mg Basil
Sugar 0.3g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 1.6g 3g Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.385mg 0.137mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.71mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 54mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 118mg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 2320IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 116µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.943mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.531mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 414.8µg 350µg Basil
Folate 68µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Choline 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g Basil
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?

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Basil Chrysanthemum
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
99%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
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.

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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.