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Basil vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Basil and English muffin

  • Basil has more Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Magnesium, however, English muffin is higher in Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Manganese 34% more than English muffin.
  • Basil has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 Calcium +240.4%
Contains more Iron +256.2%
Contains more Magnesium +204.8%
Contains more Potassium +125.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.7%
Contains more Copper +198.4%
Contains more Manganese +221.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +240.4%
Contains more Iron +256.2%
Contains more Magnesium +204.8%
Contains more Potassium +125.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.7%
Contains more Copper +198.4%
Contains more Manganese +221.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +17900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260.5%
Contains more Folate +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +17900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260.5%
Contains more Folate +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +118.7%
Contains more Protein +144.4%
Contains more Fats +181.3%
Contains more Carbs +1635.8%
Contains more Other +60%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Water +118.7%
Contains more Protein +144.4%
Contains more Fats +181.3%
Contains more Carbs +1635.8%
Contains more Other +60%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.3%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +128.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 3.15g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 0.64g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 2.65g 46g English muffin
Calories 23kcal 235kcal English muffin
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g English muffin
Fiber 1.6g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 177mg 52mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.89mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 21mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 295mg 131mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 464mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.7mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.129mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.357mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 0IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 0.1mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.043mg Basil
Folate 68µg 37µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.104mg 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.191mg 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.11mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.036mg 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.127mg 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.051mg 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.259g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.