Basil vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between basil and fruit preserves
- Fruit preserves contain less vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin C than basil.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 346% higher.
- Fruit preserves have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruit preserves is 51, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Jams and preserves.
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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 | +1500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +785% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +283.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +546.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +285% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2770% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +566.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2405.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +945% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +518.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.8% |
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:
0.37 g
Fats:
0.07 g
Carbs:
68.86 g
Water:
30.47 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +751.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +814.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +202.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +552.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2498.5% |
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
0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +131.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0µg | 346% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.04mg | 48% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.49mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.1mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 68.86g | 22% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 20mg | 16% |
| Folate | 68µg | 11µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 4mg | 14% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 278kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 8.8mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 77mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 0.37g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.036mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0g | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.07g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 67.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 10.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.038g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
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)