Basil vs. Fish soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are basil and fish soup different?
- Basil is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, iron, copper, vitamin C, calcium, folate, and magnesium, while fish soup is higher in vitamin B12.
- Basil covers your daily need for vitamin K, 346% more than fish soup.
- Basil contains 879 times more vitamin A than fish soup. Basil contains 5275IU of vitamin A, while fish soup contains 6IU.
Basil, fresh and Soup, stock, fish, home-prepared types were used in this article.
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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 | +814.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5800% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +31600% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +563.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1250% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2107.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
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 | +17900% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13100% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +370.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +318.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +3300% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +62.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +354.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +26.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +168.2% |
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 Sugar |
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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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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0µg | 346% |
Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.052mg | 48% |
Iron | 3.17mg | 0.01mg | 40% |
Copper | 0.385mg | 0.058mg | 36% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.69µg | 29% |
Vitamin A | 264µg | 2µg | 29% |
Vitamin C | 18mg | 0.1mg | 20% |
Calcium | 177mg | 3mg | 17% |
Folate | 68µg | 2µg | 17% |
Magnesium | 64mg | 7mg | 14% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.037mg | 9% |
Sodium | 4mg | 156mg | 7% |
Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
Potassium | 295mg | 144mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.186mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.329mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.138g | 2% |
Protein | 3.15g | 2.26g | 2% |
Choline | 11.4mg | 7mg | 1% |
Carbs | 2.65g | 0g | 1% |
Selenium | 0.3µg | 1µg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.203g | 1% |
Calories | 23kcal | 16kcal | 0% |
Fats | 0.64g | 0.81g | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.05g | 0g | N/A |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.3g | 0g | N/A |
Phosphorus | 56mg | 56mg | 0% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.236g | 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% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.035g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.049g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | 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
104%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%

10%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Fish soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Fish soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?

Fish soup is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.162g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Basil is relatively richer in vitamins