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Basil vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between basil and gefilte fish

  • Basil has more vitamin A, manganese, copper, vitamin C, folate, calcium, and magnesium; however, gefilte fish has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for basil is 104% higher.
  • Gefilte fish has 23 times less folate than basil. Basil has 68µg of folate, while gefilte fish has 3µg.
  • Basil is lower in sodium.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index than gefilte fish.

Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 6.9% 8% 93% 65% 22% 31% 68% 9.5% 57%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +611.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +669.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +224.2%
Contains more IronIron +27.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1472.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3400%
~equal in Zinc ~0.82mg

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
8
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%
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 2.7% 9% 0% 0% 16% 14% 19% 12% 18% 105% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +187.9%
Contains more FatsFats +170.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +179.6%
~equal in Other ~1.44g

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
27% 54% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.285 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +836.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Gefilte fish DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 346%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.073mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.84µg 35%
Vitamin A 264µg 27µg 26%
Sodium 4mg 524mg 23%
Copper 0.385mg 0.195mg 21%
Selenium 0.3µg 10.5µg 19%
Vitamin C 18mg 0.8mg 19%
Folate 68µg 3µg 16%
Calcium 177mg 23mg 15%
Magnesium 64mg 9mg 13%
Protein 3.15g 9.07g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Iron 3.17mg 2.48mg 9%
Potassium 295mg 91mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.08mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.065mg 3%
Calories 23kcal 84kcal 3%
Fats 0.64g 1.73g 2%
Phosphorus 56mg 73mg 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.041g 0.412g 2%
Carbs 2.65g 7.41g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 0.824g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.285g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.059mg 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 7.41g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Zinc 0.81mg 0.82mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.488mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.486mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 0.842mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.255mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.493mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0.548mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.261mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.045g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Gefilte fish
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
15%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.371g)
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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.