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Basil vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Basil and Cracker

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Manganese, however, Cracker is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 288% more than Cracker.
  • Basil has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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
Basil
7
:
3
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Calcium +47.5%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +65.3%
Contains more Copper +270.2%
Contains more Manganese +133.8%
Contains more Iron +27.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +342.9%
Contains more Selenium +2133.3%
Basil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Calcium +47.5%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +65.3%
Contains more Copper +270.2%
Contains more Manganese +133.8%
Contains more Iron +27.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +342.9%
Contains more Selenium +2133.3%

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
Basil
4
:
6
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146%
Contains more Vitamin K +498.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.5%
Contains more Folate +35.3%
Basil
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%
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +146%
Contains more Vitamin K +498.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.5%
Contains more Folate +35.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
1
:
4
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Water +2831.8%
Contains more Protein +110.8%
Contains more Fats +4029.7%
Contains more Carbs +2213.2%
Contains more Other +66%
Basil
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Cracker
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +2831.8%
Contains more Protein +110.8%
Contains more Fats +4029.7%
Contains more Carbs +2213.2%
Contains more Other +66%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
1
:
2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7346.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3277.1%
Basil
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7346.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3277.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
1
:
5
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2250%
Contains more Fructose +1350%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Basil
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
Cracker
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2250%
Contains more Fructose +1350%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Basil Cracker
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 Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 59g Cracker
Protein 3.15g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 0.64g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 2.65g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 23kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.02g 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 0.3g 8.18g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 177mg 120mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 64mg 18mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 295mg 118mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 726mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.49mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.104mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.491mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 5275IU 0IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.063mg Basil
Folate 68µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 414.8µg 69.3µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.104mg 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.191mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.11mg 0.103mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.127mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.051mg 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0g 1.076g Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 5.562g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Cracker
Cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 722mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.521g)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.