Basil vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between basil and lemons
- Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, calcium, folate, magnesium, and zinc; however, lemons have more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 346% higher.
- Lemons have 240 times less vitamin A than basil. Basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, while lemons have 22IU.
Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Lemons, raw, without peel.
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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 | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +580.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +113.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +428.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +940.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3726.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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 | +26300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +802% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +518.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +186.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +251.7% |
~equal in
Water
~88.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +337.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.039g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0µg | 346% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.03mg | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 53mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.037mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.6mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 1µg | 29% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 26mg | 15% |
| Folate | 68µg | 11µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 8mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.8g | 5% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 9.32g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.089g | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 5.1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 29kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 6.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.011g | 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
104%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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)