Basil vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between basil and lettuce?
- Basil is higher in vitamin K, copper, manganese, iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, folate, and zinc, yet lettuce is higher in vitamin A.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 240% more.
- Basil has 13 times more copper than lettuce. While basil has 0.385mg of copper, lettuce has only 0.029mg.
- The glycemic index of lettuce is lower.
We used Basil, fresh and Lettuce, green leaf, raw types 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 | +392.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +391.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +268.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1227.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +359.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +140.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +228.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +326.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.4% |
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Carbs
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Water
~94.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1366.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +374.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1700% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2050% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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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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| 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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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 126.3µg | 240% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.029mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.25mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.86mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 36mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 13mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 370µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Folate | 68µg | 38µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 1.36g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 194mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.375mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.134mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.082g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0.43g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 15kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 2.87g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 1.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 13.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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.