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Basil vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between basil and fudge

  • Fudge contains less vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, vitamin C, iron, folate, calcium, vitamin B6, and magnesium than basil.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 345% higher.
  • Basil is lower in saturated fat.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index than fudge.

Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Fudge
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.1%
Contains more IronIron +79.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +17%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172%
Contains more ZincZinc +37%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%

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
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Fudge
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1191.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +29528.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
Contains more CholineCholine +14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
3
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Fudge
2
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.8%
Contains more WaterWater +838.4%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1526.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2784.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Fudge
1
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3244.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.373g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Fudge DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 1.4µg 345%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.422mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.041g 6.448g 29%
Carbs 2.65g 76.44g 25%
Vitamin A 264µg 44µg 24%
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg 20%
Calories 23kcal 411kcal 19%
Iron 3.17mg 1.77mg 18%
Folate 68µg 4µg 16%
Fats 0.64g 10.41g 15%
Calcium 177mg 49mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.012mg 11%
Magnesium 64mg 36mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 2.943g 7%
Copper 0.385mg 0.329mg 6%
Potassium 295mg 134mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.176mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.18mg 4%
Selenium 0.3µg 2.5µg 4%
Zinc 0.81mg 1.11mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Protein 3.15g 2.39g 2%
Phosphorus 56mg 71mg 2%
Sodium 4mg 45mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.085mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.026mg 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 73.12g N/A
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.165g N/A
Choline 11.4mg 10mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.373g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Fudge
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
104%
Basil
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.407g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.