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Basil vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between basil and goat cheese

  • Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, vitamin C, and iron, while goat cheese has more vitamin B2, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 344% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in basil is lower.
  • Goat cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of goat cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.

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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
6
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 21% 89% 14% 61% 188% 18% 161% 54% 12% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.7%
Contains more IronIron +95.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1134.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +569.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1166.7%

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.
Basil
5
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 0% 136% 5.2% 7.5% 18% 156% 22% 11% 14% 28% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16492%
Contains more FolateFolate +3300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +789.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.1%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.19mg

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
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2108.3%
Contains more WaterWater +102.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +585.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4562.5%
Contains more OtherOther +96%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
73% 24% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.709 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7636.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Basil Goat cheese
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Goat cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 2.5µg 344%
Saturated fat 0.041g 20.639g 94%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.093mg 46%
Phosphorus 56mg 375mg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.676mg 46%
Fats 0.64g 29.84g 45%
Protein 3.15g 21.58g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Copper 0.385mg 0.564mg 20%
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg 20%
Iron 3.17mg 1.62mg 19%
Sodium 4mg 415mg 18%
Folate 68µg 2µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 6.808g 17%
Calories 23kcal 364kcal 17%
Vitamin A 264µg 407µg 16%
Calcium 177mg 298mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Magnesium 64mg 29mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.06mg 7%
Selenium 0.3µg 3.8µg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.26mg 4%
Potassium 295mg 158mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.072mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.148mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.709g 2%
Carbs 2.65g 0.12g 1%
Zinc 0.81mg 0.66mg 1%
Choline 11.4mg 15.4mg 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0.12g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.227mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.805mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.893mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 1.549mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.575mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.859mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 1.485mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.589mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Goat cheese
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
32%
Goat cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
64%
Goat cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.598g)
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.
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.

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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.