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Basil vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Basil and Herbal tea

  • Herbal tea has less Vitamin K, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 than Basil.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 346% more than Herbal tea.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed.

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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 +2112.5%
Contains more Iron +3862.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +5500%
Contains more Potassium +1375%
Contains more Zinc +1925%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +140.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 4
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 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2112.5%
Contains more Iron +3862.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +5500%
Contains more Potassium +1375%
Contains more Zinc +1925%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +140.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +6700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +6700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +257.1%
Equal in Water - 99.58
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +257.1%
Equal in Water - 99.58

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Herbal tea Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 0g Basil
Protein 3.15g 0g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 0g Basil
Calories 23kcal 0kcal Basil
Fructose 0.02g 0g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 0g Herbal tea
Fiber 1.6g 0g Basil
Calcium 177mg 8mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.08mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 3mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 1mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 20mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.81mg 0.04mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.477mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 0IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.04mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0mg Basil
Folate 68µg 1µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0g Herbal tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Herbal tea
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
0%
Herbal tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
7%
Herbal tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.