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Basil vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between basil and caviar?

  • Basil is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A, yet caviar is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, choline, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
  • Caviar's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 833% higher.
  • Basil has 691 times more vitamin K than caviar. Basil has 414.8µg of vitamin K, while caviar has 0.6µg.
  • Basil contains less sodium.
  • Caviar has a lower glycemic index than basil.

We used Basil, fresh and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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.
Basil
4
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%
Caviar
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2196%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +368.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.4%
Contains more IronIron +274.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +535.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21733.3%

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
4
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% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Caviar
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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 0% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +651.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69033.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +715.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4206.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~271µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Caviar
4
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more WaterWater +93.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +681%
Contains more FatsFats +2696.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.9%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Caviar
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5162.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1803.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Caviar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 20µg 833%
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0.6µg 345%
Cholesterol 0mg 588mg 196%
Selenium 0.3µg 65.5µg 119%
Iron 3.17mg 11.88mg 109%
Choline 11.4mg 490.9mg 87%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 3.5mg 66%
Sodium 4mg 1500mg 65%
Magnesium 64mg 300mg 56%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.05mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 7.405g 47%
Phosphorus 56mg 356mg 43%
Protein 3.15g 24.6g 43%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.62mg 42%
Copper 0.385mg 0.11mg 31%
Fats 0.64g 17.9g 27%
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.041g 4.06g 18%
Vitamin D 0IU 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.9µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.32mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.19mg 13%
Calories 23kcal 264kcal 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 4.631g 11%
Calcium 177mg 275mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1.89mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.12mg 5%
Folate 68µg 50µg 5%
Potassium 295mg 181mg 3%
Vitamin A 264µg 271µg 1%
Zinc 0.81mg 0.95mg 1%
Carbs 2.65g 4g 0%
Net carbs 1.05g 4g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.071mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.649mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Caviar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
104%
Basil
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1496mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $97.2)

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.