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Basil vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Basil and Grapefruit?

  • Basil is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, yet Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 346% higher.
  • Basil has 52 times more Manganese than Grapefruit. Basil has 1.148mg of Manganese, while Grapefruit has 0.022mg.

We used Basil, fresh and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +704.5%
Contains more Iron +3862.5%
Contains more Magnesium +611.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +118.5%
Contains more Zinc +1057.1%
Contains more Copper +1103.1%
Contains more Manganese +5118.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +704.5%
Contains more Iron +3862.5%
Contains more Magnesium +611.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +118.5%
Contains more Zinc +1057.1%
Contains more Copper +1103.1%
Contains more Manganese +5118.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.5%
Contains more Folate +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.5%
Contains more Folate +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +309.1%
Contains more Fats +357.1%
Contains more Other +305.4%
Contains more Carbs +302.3%
Equal in Water - 88.06
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +309.1%
Contains more Fats +357.1%
Contains more Other +305.4%
Contains more Carbs +302.3%
Equal in Water - 88.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +7950%
Contains more Fructose +8750%
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
51% 23% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.51 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 1.77 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +7950%
Contains more Fructose +8750%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 9.06g Grapefruit
Protein 3.15g 0.77g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.14g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 10.66g Grapefruit
Calories 23kcal 42kcal Grapefruit
Fructose 0.02g 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 0.3g 6.89g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 1.6g
Calcium 177mg 22mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.08mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 9mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 18mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 135mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 0.81mg 0.07mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.032mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.022mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.1µg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 1150IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 58µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.13mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.031mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.204mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.053mg Basil
Folate 68µg 13µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.008mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.013mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.008mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg 0.015mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.019mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.007mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.013mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.015mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg 0.008mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.02g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.036g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Grapefruit
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Basil
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.59g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.