Basil vs. Kiwi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Basil and Kiwi
- Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Folate, and Vitamin B6, however, Kiwi has more Vitamin C.
- Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 312% more.
- Basil has 66 times more Vitamin A than Kiwi. Basil has 264µg of Vitamin A, while Kiwi has 4µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Basil, fresh and Kiwifruit, green, 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 | +276.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +420.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +922.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +196.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +478.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1071.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| 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 | +5963.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +164.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +929.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +415% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +82.5% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +176.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +145.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +453.2% |
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Water
~83.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +87.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -29.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +58.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +20450% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +21650% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 61kcal |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 1.14g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.52g |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 92.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 11.66g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 14.66g |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 177mg | 34mg |
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| Potassium | 295mg | 312mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.31mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 8.99g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 3g |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 34mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 87IU |
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| Vitamin A | 264µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 1.46mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.098mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.341mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 40.3µg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 25µg |
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| Choline | 11.4mg | 7.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.047g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.287g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.015mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.047mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.066mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.061mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.024mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.044mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.027mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g | 4.35g |
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kiwi contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kiwi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kiwi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Kiwi is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.69g)
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)