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Basil vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between basil and italian sausage raw

  • Basil has more vitamin A, manganese, copper, and iron; however, italian sausage raw is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12.
  • Basil covers your daily vitamin A needs 106% more than italian sausage raw.
  • Italian sausage raw has 20 times less manganese than basil. Basil has 1.148mg of manganese, while italian sausage raw has 0.058mg.
  • Basil contains less sodium.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of basil is 70, while the glycemic index of italian sausage raw is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Sausage, Italian, pork, 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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +883.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.6%
Contains more IronIron +168.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +381.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1879.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +121%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8166.7%

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
6
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% 88% 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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +750%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1570.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +307.7%
Contains more WaterWater +80.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +352.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4795.3%
Contains more OtherOther +79.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16195.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +936%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 346%
Saturated fat 0.041g 11.27g 51%
Fats 0.64g 31.33g 47%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.058mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.568mg 45%
Selenium 0.3µg 24.8µg 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 14.34g 36%
Copper 0.385mg 0.08mg 34%
Sodium 4mg 731mg 32%
Vitamin A 264µg 0µg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Iron 3.17mg 1.18mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 4.03g 24%
Protein 3.15g 14.25g 22%
Vitamin C 18mg 2mg 18%
Calories 23kcal 346kcal 16%
Calcium 177mg 18mg 16%
Folate 68µg 8µg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 3.25mg 15%
Phosphorus 56mg 142mg 12%
Magnesium 64mg 14mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.3mg 11%
Zinc 0.81mg 1.79mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.168mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.51mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Carbs 2.65g 0.65g 1%
Potassium 295mg 253mg 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 0.65g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.411mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Italian sausage 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
104%
Basil
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.229g)
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.
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.