Basil vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between basil and gingerbread
- Basil has more vitamin A, copper, manganese, vitamin C, and calcium; however, gingerbread is richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Basil covers your daily vitamin A needs 105% more than gingerbread.
- Gingerbread has 180 times less vitamin C than basil. Basil has 18mg of vitamin C, while gingerbread has 0.1mg.
- Basil contains less sodium.
- Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gingerbread is 86, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Cake, gingerbread, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +149.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5333.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +17900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1785.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +106.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +458.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +228.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2462.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1756.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7995.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +983.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 16.3µg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 14µg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 4.216g | 26% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 16.4g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.195mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0.1mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.683mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 4.122g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 7.124g | 18% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 356kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 49.2g | 16% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 327mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 71mg | 11% |
| Folate | 68µg | 33µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.162mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.738mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.39mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 439mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 2.88mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.375mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 3.15g | 3.9g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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