Basil vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between basil and asparagus
- Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, calcium, vitamin C, iron, and magnesium; however, asparagus is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin B2.
- Basil covers your daily vitamin K needs 311% more than asparagus.
- Asparagus contains 7 times less calcium than basil. Basil contains 177mg of calcium, while asparagus contains 24mg.
- The glycemic index of basil is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Basil, fresh and Asparagus, raw.
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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 | +357.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +637.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +626.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +666.7% |
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 | +221.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +594.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +897.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +320.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +40.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +433.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.4% |
~equal in
Water
~93.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +678% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.04g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3150% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +4900% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 41.6µg | 311% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.158mg | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 38µg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.189mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 24mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 5.6mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 2.14mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 14mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.141mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.091mg | 5% |
| Folate | 68µg | 52µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 2.3µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 202mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 1.13mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.05g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.274mg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 1g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 3.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.978mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.