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Basil vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Basil and Fruit salad?

  • Basil is richer than Fruit salad in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin C, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Manganese is 43% more.
  • Basil has 23 times more Folate than Fruit salad. While Basil has 68µg of Folate, Fruit salad has only 3µg.

We used Basil, fresh and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids types 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 Calcium +1509.1%
Contains more Iron +1168%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +154.3%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +478.6%
Contains more Copper +670%
Contains more Manganese +660.3%
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 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1509.1%
Contains more Iron +1168%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +154.3%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +478.6%
Contains more Copper +670%
Contains more Manganese +660.3%

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.
Basil
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Contains more Vitamin A +779.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +474.1%
Contains more Folate +2166.7%
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 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +779.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +474.1%
Contains more Folate +2166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +517.6%
Contains more Fats +2033.3%
Contains more Other +476.9%
Contains more Carbs +392.5%
Equal in Water - 86.15
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Protein +517.6%
Contains more Fats +2033.3%
Contains more Other +476.9%
Contains more Carbs +392.5%
Equal in Water - 86.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3436.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3436.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Fruit salad Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 12.05g Fruit salad
Protein 3.15g 0.51g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.03g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 13.05g Fruit salad
Calories 23kcal 50kcal Fruit salad
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Fruit salad
Fiber 1.6g 1g Basil
Calcium 177mg 11mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.25mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 8mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 14mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 116mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 5mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.14mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.05mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.151mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 600IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 30µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 3.3mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.011mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.014mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.356mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.053mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.027mg Basil
Folate 68µg 3µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.004g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.005g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.011g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Fruit salad
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
6%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.