Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Basil vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Basil and Dandelion greens

  • Basil has more Manganese, Copper, and Folate, while Dandelion greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 303% higher.
  • Dandelion greens contain 3 times less Manganese than Basil. Basil contains 1.148mg of Manganese, while Dandelion greens contain 0.342mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Dandelion greens, raw.

Infographic

Basil vs Dandelion greens infographic
Infographic link

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
5
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 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +235.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
~equal in Calcium ~187mg
~equal in Iron ~3.1mg

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
3
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 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +330%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +87.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +209.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +247.2%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
~equal in Fats ~0.7g
~equal in Water ~85.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
3
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +528.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Dandelion greens Opinion
Calories 23kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Protein 3.15g 2.7g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 18mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Net carbs 1.05g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 2.65g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Magnesium 64mg 36mg Basil
Calcium 177mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 295mg 397mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.17mg 3.1mg Basil
Sugar 0.3g 0.71g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Copper 0.385mg 0.171mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.41mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 4mg 76mg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 264µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 0.8mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 1.148mg 0.342mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.5µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.806mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.084mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 414.8µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Folate 68µg 27µg Basil
Choline 11.4mg 35.3mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.17g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.014g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.306g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Dandelion greens
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
228%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.