Basil vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are basil and egg whites different?
- Basil is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, calcium, and folate, while egg whites are higher in selenium and vitamin B2.
- Basil covers your daily need for vitamin K, 346% more than egg whites.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index (70) than egg whites (0).
Basil, fresh and Egg, white, raw, fresh types were used in this article.
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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 | +481.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2428.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3862.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1573.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +273.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10336.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6566.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +759% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3000% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +936.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +477.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +276.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +263% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +246% |
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Water
~87.57g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +285.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1600% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +250% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0µg | 346% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.011mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.023mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.08mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 20µg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.439mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 7mg | 17% |
| Folate | 68µg | 4µg | 16% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 10.9g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.005mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 166mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.03mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 15mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.105mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 163mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 1.1mg | 2% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 52kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.661mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0.07g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
104%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)