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Basil vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Basil and Mackerel

  • Basil has more Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE, while Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 792% higher.
  • Mackerel contains 57 times less Manganese than Basil. Basil contains 1.148mg of Manganese, while Mackerel contains 0.02mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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
Basil
5
:
5
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +1080%
Contains more Iron +101.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +309.6%
Contains more Manganese +5640%
Contains more Magnesium +51.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +396.4%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Contains more Selenium +17100%
Basil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +1080%
Contains more Iron +101.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +309.6%
Contains more Manganese +5640%
Contains more Magnesium +51.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +396.4%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Contains more Selenium +17100%

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
Basil
6
:
6
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +2830.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4400%
Contains more Folate +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +367.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +659.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Basil
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2830.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4400%
Contains more Folate +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +367.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +659.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +72.8%
Contains more Protein +657.1%
Contains more Fats +2682.8%
Contains more Other +238%
Basil
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +72.8%
Contains more Protein +657.1%
Contains more Fats +2682.8%
Contains more Other +238%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7861.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1005.4%
Basil
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7861.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1005.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 0g Basil
Protein 3.15g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0.64g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 2.65g 0g Basil
Calories 23kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Mackerel
Fiber 1.6g 0g Basil
Calcium 177mg 15mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 1.57mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 56mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 295mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 4mg 83mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.385mg 0.094mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.02mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 5275IU 180IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 54µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 0.4mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 68µg 2µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.104mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.104mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.191mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.11mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.036mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.127mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.051mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 4.176g Basil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.135g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.