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Basil vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Basil and Limburger different?

  • Basil is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, and Iron, while Limburger is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 344% more than Limburger.
  • Basil contains 30 times more Manganese than Limburger. Basil contains 1.148mg of Manganese, while Limburger contains 0.038mg.
  • Basil is lower in Sodium.

Basil, fresh and Cheese, limburger 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 Iron +2338.5%
Contains more Magnesium +204.8%
Contains more Potassium +130.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +1733.3%
Contains more Manganese +2921.1%
Contains more Calcium +180.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +601.8%
Contains more Zinc +159.3%
Contains more Selenium +4733.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 150% 5% 15% 169% 12% 105% 58% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Iron +2338.5%
Contains more Magnesium +204.8%
Contains more Potassium +130.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +1733.3%
Contains more Manganese +2921.1%
Contains more Calcium +180.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +601.8%
Contains more Zinc +159.3%
Contains more Selenium +4733.3%

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.
Basil
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Contains more Vitamin A +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +470.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.2%
Contains more Folate +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +17934.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +561.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +463.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 5% 15% 0% 20% 117% 3% 71% 20% 44% 130% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +356.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +470.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.2%
Contains more Folate +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +17934.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +561.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +463.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +440.8%
Contains more Water +90.1%
Contains more Protein +536.5%
Contains more Fats +4157.8%
Contains more Other +152.7%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +440.8%
Contains more Water +90.1%
Contains more Protein +536.5%
Contains more Fats +4157.8%
Contains more Other +152.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9679.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.2%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
65% 33% 2%
Saturated Fat: 16.746 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9679.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Basil Limburger
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Limburger Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 0.49g Basil
Protein 3.15g 20.05g Limburger
Fats 0.64g 27.25g Limburger
Carbs 2.65g 0.49g Basil
Calories 23kcal 327kcal Limburger
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 0.49g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 0g Basil
Calcium 177mg 497mg Limburger
Iron 3.17mg 0.13mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 21mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 393mg Limburger
Potassium 295mg 128mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 800mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 2.1mg Limburger
Copper 0.385mg 0.021mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.038mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 14.5µg Limburger
Vitamin A 5275IU 1155IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 340µg Limburger
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.23mg Basil
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Limburger
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Limburger
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.08mg Limburger
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.503mg Limburger
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.158mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 1.177mg Limburger
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.086mg Basil
Folate 68µg 58µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg Limburger
Vitamin K 414.8µg 2.3µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.289mg Limburger
Threonine 0.104mg 0.739mg Limburger
Isoleucine 0.104mg 1.219mg Limburger
Leucine 0.191mg 2.093mg Limburger
Lysine 0.11mg 1.675mg Limburger
Methionine 0.036mg 0.619mg Limburger
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.116mg Limburger
Valine 0.127mg 1.439mg Limburger
Histidine 0.051mg 0.578mg Limburger
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 16.746g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 8.606g Limburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.495g Limburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Limburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
131%
Basil
41%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 796mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.705g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/nutrients
  2. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.