Basil vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between basil and fettuccine?
- Basil is richer in iron, folate, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and zinc, yet fettuccine is richer in vitamin B3.
- Basil's daily need coverage for iron is 32% higher.
- Basil has 11 times more folate than fettuccine. Basil has 68µg of folate, while fettuccine has 6µg.
- Basil contains less saturated fat.
- Fettuccine has a lower glycemic index than basil.
We used Basil, fresh and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree types in this comparison.
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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 | +966.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +532.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +428.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +710% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +124% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1033.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +321.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +428.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +922.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.4g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 50% | |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.6mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 29% | |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% | |
| Folate | 68µg | 6µg | 16% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 28mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 6mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 166mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.8mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 6.2g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 99kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 168mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 25mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 14g | 4% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 2.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.859g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins