Basil vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between basil and croissant
- Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and vitamin C; however, croissant is higher in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Basil covers your daily need for vitamin K, 344% more than croissant.
- Basil has 90 times more vitamin C than croissant. While basil has 18mg of vitamin C, croissant has only 0.2mg.
- Basil has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of basil is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Croissants, butter.
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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 | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +378.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +381.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +247.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7466.7% |
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 | +8900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22944.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1041.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +217.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +312% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +240.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +296.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3181.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1628.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6178.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.2% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 1.8µg | 344% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 11.659g | 53% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 22.7µg | 41% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.33mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.08mg | 34% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 21g | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.388mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 467mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0.2mg | 20% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 406kcal | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 5.525g | 14% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 45.8g | 14% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 37mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 2.03mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.861mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.241mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 16mg | 11% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 8.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 2.188mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 105mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.058mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 206µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 1.094g | 5% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 118mg | 5% |
| Folate | 68µg | 88µg | 5% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 38.8mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.84mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.618g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals