Basil vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Basil and Kale different?
- Basil is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, and Zinc, while Kale is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
- Kale covers your daily need of Vitamin K 335% more than Basil.
- Basil contains 5 times more Folate than Kale. Basil contains 68µg of Folate, while Kale contains 13µg.
Basil, fresh and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +255.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +252.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +237.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +176% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +326.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +423.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2750% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +127.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +158.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +97% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.5% |
~equal in
Water
~91.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -21.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +193.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.6% |
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 price |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 28kcal |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 1.9g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 41mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 3.63g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 5.63g |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 177mg | 72mg |
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| Potassium | 295mg | 228mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.9mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.25g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.156mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 28mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 23mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 13621IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 264µg | 681µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.85mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.416mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 817µg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 11.4mg | 0.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.052g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.03g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.193g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.085mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.114mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.133mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.114mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.097mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.104mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.04mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
121%
238%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Kale is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.