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Basil vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Basil and Figs

  • Figs have less Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus than Basil.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 342% more than Figs.
  • Basil has 38 times more Vitamin A RAE than Figs. While Basil has 264µg of Vitamin A RAE, Figs have only 7µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Figs, 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
9
:
1
Figs
Contains more Calcium +405.7%
Contains more Iron +756.8%
Contains more Magnesium +276.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Zinc +440%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +796.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +405.7%
Contains more Iron +756.8%
Contains more Magnesium +276.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Zinc +440%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +796.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -75%

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
8
:
2
Figs
Contains more Vitamin A +3614.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +8725.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +3614.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +8725.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
4
:
1
Figs
Contains more Protein +320%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +623.8%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +320%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Contains more Carbs +623.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
3
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0
Figs
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.1%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Figs Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 16.28g Figs
Protein 3.15g 0.75g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.3g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 19.18g Figs
Calories 23kcal 74kcal Figs
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 16.26g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 2.9g Figs
Calcium 177mg 35mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.37mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 17mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 14mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 232mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 0.81mg 0.15mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.07mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.128mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.2µg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 142IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 7µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.11mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 2mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.05mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.4mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.113mg Basil
Folate 68µg 6µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 4.7µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.006mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.024mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.023mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg 0.033mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.03mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.006mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.018mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.028mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg 0.011mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.06g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.066g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.144g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Figs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Basil
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.