Basil vs. Garlic — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are basil and garlic different?
- Basil is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, and folate; however, garlic is richer in vitamin B6, selenium, manganese, vitamin C, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 344% higher.
- Basil contains 586 times more vitamin A than garlic. While basil contains 5275IU of vitamin A, garlic contains only 9IU.
- Garlic has a lower glycemic index (30) than basil (70).
Basil, fresh and Garlic, raw are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +156% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +173.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4633.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +24300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +696.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +103.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +28% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1147.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 1.7µg | 344% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 1.235mg | 83% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 14.2µg | 25% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 1.672mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 1.7mg | 18% |
| Folate | 68µg | 3µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 31.2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 153mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 33.06g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.299mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 25mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.596mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 6.36g | 6% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 149kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 1.16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 401mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 23.2mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.249g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 30.96g | N/A |
| Calcium | 177mg | 181mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.048g)
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.