Basil vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between basil and heart of palm?
- Basil is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, calcium, and magnesium, yet heart of palm is richer in vitamin B6, potassium, copper, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 346% higher.
- Basil has 78 times more vitamin A than heart of palm. Basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, while heart of palm has 68IU.
- Heart of palm has a lower glycemic index than basil.
We used Basil, fresh and Hearts of palm, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +540% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +883.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +512.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +360.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +422.6% |
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:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +866.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.7% |
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
0.046 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1660% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +337.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0µg | 346% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.81mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 295mg | 1806mg | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 3µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.644mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 3.73mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 1.69mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 10mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 140mg | 12% |
| Folate | 68µg | 24µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 8mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 25.61g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 115kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.089g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 2.7g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 24.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 17.16g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.046g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.005g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
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)
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.