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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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
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266%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
153%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1496mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $97.2)