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Basil vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between basil and halibut raw

  • Basil has more vitamin K, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin C; however, halibut raw has more vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 346% more.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index than halibut raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Basil, fresh and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw.

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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 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5800%
Contains more IronIron +380.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12066.7%
~equal in Potassium ~268mg

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
4
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% 317% 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% 2.8% 15% 822% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11123.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +414700%
Contains more FolateFolate +6700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +442.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.73mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.08mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31%
Contains more ProteinProtein +356.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2062.5%
~equal in Other ~1.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9420.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Halibut raw Opinion
Calories 23kcal 186kcal Halibut raw
Protein 3.15g 14.37g Halibut raw
Fats 0.64g 13.84g Halibut raw
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Net carbs 1.05g 0g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 0g Basil
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg Basil
Vitamin D 0IU 1097IU Halibut raw
Magnesium 64mg 26mg Basil
Calcium 177mg 3mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 268mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.66mg Basil
Sugar 0.3g 0g Halibut raw
Fiber 1.6g 0g Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.03mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.4mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 164mg Halibut raw
Sodium 4mg 80mg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 47IU Basil
Vitamin A 264µg 14µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.73mg Basil
Vitamin D 0µg 27.4µg Halibut raw
Manganese 1.148mg 0.012mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 36.5µg Halibut raw
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.06mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.08mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.5mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.25mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.42mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Halibut raw
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0.1µg Basil
Folate 68µg 1µg Basil
Choline 11.4mg 61.8mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 0.041g 2.419g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 8.378g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 1.367g Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.161mg Halibut raw
Threonine 0.104mg 0.63mg Halibut raw
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.662mg Halibut raw
Leucine 0.191mg 1.168mg Halibut raw
Lysine 0.11mg 1.32mg Halibut raw
Methionine 0.036mg 0.425mg Halibut raw
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.561mg Halibut raw
Valine 0.127mg 0.74mg Halibut raw
Histidine 0.051mg 0.423mg Halibut raw
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.526g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.393g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.089g Halibut raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Halibut raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
121%
Basil
90%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.378g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.