Basil vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between basil and ginger ale
- The amount of vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, calcium, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B6 in basil is higher than in ginger ale.
- Basil covers your daily vitamin K needs 346% more than ginger ale.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale.
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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 | +6300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1661.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2038.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1520% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8730.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
8.76 g
Water:
91.23 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14900% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +230.6% |
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Water
~91.23g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0.02 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.27 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.9 g
Glucose:
3.1 g
Fructose:
3.7 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +15400% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +18400% |
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Starch
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0µg | 346% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.013mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.018mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.18mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Folate | 68µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 3mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 1mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 1mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 0g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 3.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 8.76g | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 8.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 8.9g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0g | 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% |
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
104%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger ale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)