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Basil vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Basil and Hot chocolate different?

  • Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Hot chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Basil is 346% higher.
  • Basil contains 90 times more Vitamin C than Hot chocolate. While Basil contains 18mg of Vitamin C, Hot chocolate contains only 0.2mg.

Basil, fresh and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +55.3%
Contains more Iron +654.8%
Contains more Magnesium +178.3%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +273.8%
Contains more Manganese +8730.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Selenium +800%
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +55.3%
Contains more Iron +654.8%
Contains more Magnesium +178.3%
Contains more Potassium +49.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +273.8%
Contains more Manganese +8730.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Selenium +800%

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 +2897.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +578.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.5%
Contains more Folate +1260%
Contains more Vitamin K +207300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2897.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +578.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +287.5%
Contains more Folate +1260%
Contains more Vitamin K +207300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Fats +265.6%
Contains more Carbs +305.3%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Protein +11.7%
Contains more Fats +265.6%
Contains more Carbs +305.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +669.3%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +669.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Fructose +100%
Contains more Galactose +2600%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Fructose +100%
Contains more Galactose +2600%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 3.15g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 0.64g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 2.65g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 23kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.02g 0.01g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 9.66g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 1g Basil
Calcium 177mg 114mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.42mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 23mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 295mg 197mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 44mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.63mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.103mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.013mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 5275IU 176IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 51µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.03mg Basil
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 18mg 0.2mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.133mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.04mg Basil
Folate 68µg 5µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0.2µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.037mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.095mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.191mg 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.11mg 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.036mg 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.127mg 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.051mg 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Basil
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 1.431g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.084g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Hot chocolate
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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.39g)
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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