Basil vs. Jujube — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between basil and jujube
- Basil has more vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, jujube is richer in vitamin C.
- Basil covers your daily vitamin A needs 105% more than jujube.
- Jujube has 16 times less zinc than basil. Basil has 0.81mg of zinc, while jujube has 0.05mg.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of basil is 70, while the glycemic index of jujube is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Jujube, 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +540% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +742.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18% |
Contains more IronIron | +560.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +427.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1520% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1266.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
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 AVitamin A | +13100% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +283.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +220% |
Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +194.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +663.4% |
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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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
Vitamin C | 18mg | 69mg | 57% |
Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.084mg | 46% |
Copper | 0.385mg | 0.073mg | 35% |
Iron | 3.17mg | 0.48mg | 34% |
Vitamin A | 264µg | 2µg | 29% |
Folate | 68µg | 17% | |
Calcium | 177mg | 21mg | 16% |
Magnesium | 64mg | 10mg | 13% |
Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
Carbs | 2.65g | 20.23g | 6% |
Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.081mg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
Phosphorus | 56mg | 23mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
Protein | 3.15g | 1.2g | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 3% | |
Calories | 23kcal | 79kcal | 3% |
Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
Potassium | 295mg | 250mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.64g | 0.2g | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.05g | 20.23g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
Sodium | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 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% |
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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
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22%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%

10%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Jujube is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Jujube is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?

Jujube is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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)