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Basil vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Basil and French toast

  • Basil has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, however, French toast is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Manganese 42% more than French toast.
  • Basil has 60 times more Vitamin C than French toast. While Basil has 18mg of Vitamin C, French toast has only 0.3mg.
  • Basil has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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 +77%
Contains more Iron +89.8%
Contains more Magnesium +276.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +20.9%
Contains more Copper +563.8%
Contains more Manganese +510.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.9%
Contains more Selenium +6600%
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 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Contains more Calcium +77%
Contains more Iron +89.8%
Contains more Magnesium +276.5%
Contains more Potassium +120.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +20.9%
Contains more Copper +563.8%
Contains more Manganese +510.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.9%
Contains more Selenium +6600%

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 +948.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.5%
Contains more Folate +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +948.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.5%
Contains more Folate +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +68.3%
Contains more Protein +144.4%
Contains more Fats +1587.5%
Contains more Carbs +843.4%
Contains more Other +20%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +68.3%
Contains more Protein +144.4%
Contains more Fats +1587.5%
Contains more Carbs +843.4%
Contains more Other +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5040.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +566.8%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5040.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +566.8%

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 toast
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil French toast Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 25g French toast
Protein 3.15g 7.7g French toast
Fats 0.64g 10.8g French toast
Carbs 2.65g 25g French toast
Calories 23kcal 229kcal French toast
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g French toast
Fiber 1.6g Basil
Calcium 177mg 100mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 1.67mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 17mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 117mg French toast
Potassium 295mg 134mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 479mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.67mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.058mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.188mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 20.1µg French toast
Vitamin A 5275IU 503IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 124µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 0.3mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.204mg French toast
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.321mg French toast
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.628mg French toast
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.074mg Basil
Folate 68µg 43µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg French toast
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.104mg 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.191mg 0.621mg French toast
Lysine 0.11mg 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.036mg 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.389mg French toast
Valine 0.127mg 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.051mg 0.179mg French toast
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 2.723g Basil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 4.524g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 2.594g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil French toast
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
26%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French toast
French toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 475mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.682g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
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 toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.