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Basil vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Basil and French fries

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Calcium, and Vitamin C, however, French fries has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 336% more.
  • Basil is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Basil, fresh and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 Calcium +883.3%
Contains more Iron +291.4%
Contains more Magnesium +82.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +62%
Contains more Copper +210.5%
Contains more Manganese +364.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.2%
Contains more Potassium +96.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +883.3%
Contains more Iron +291.4%
Contains more Magnesium +82.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +62%
Contains more Copper +210.5%
Contains more Manganese +364.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.2%
Contains more Potassium +96.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +283%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3603.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +283%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Folate +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3603.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +138.8%
Contains more Fats +2201.6%
Contains more Carbs +1463.8%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.43
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Water +138.8%
Contains more Fats +2201.6%
Contains more Carbs +1463.8%
Contains more Other +23.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6683%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1287.7%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6683%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1287.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil French fries Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 37.64g French fries
Protein 3.15g 3.43g French fries
Fats 0.64g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 2.65g 41.44g French fries
Calories 23kcal 312kcal French fries
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 0.3g
Fiber 1.6g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 177mg 18mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.81mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 35mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 295mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 4mg 210mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.5mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.124mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.247mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.9µg French fries
Vitamin A 5275IU 0IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 18mg 4.7mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.039mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 68µg 30µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 11.2µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Trans Fat 0g 0.06g Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 2.336g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil French fries
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.295g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.3 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.