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Basil vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Basil and Lime

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Lime is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 345% more than Lime.
  • Basil has 144 times more Manganese than Lime. While Basil has 1.148mg of Manganese, Lime has only 0.008mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Limes, 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.
Basil
8
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2
Lime
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +428.3%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +189.2%
Contains more Zinc +636.4%
Contains more Copper +492.3%
Contains more Manganese +14250%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
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 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +428.3%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +189.2%
Contains more Zinc +636.4%
Contains more Copper +492.3%
Contains more Manganese +14250%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Basil
8
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2
Lime
Contains more Vitamin A +10450%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +69033.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.217
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 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +10450%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +69033.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.217

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
4
:
1
Lime
Contains more Protein +350%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Carbs +297.7%
Equal in Water - 88.26
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +350%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Carbs +297.7%
Equal in Water - 88.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
:
1
Lime
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +607.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +607.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Lime Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 7.74g Lime
Protein 3.15g 0.7g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.2g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 10.54g Lime
Calories 23kcal 30kcal Lime
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 1.69g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Lime
Calcium 177mg 33mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.6mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 6mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 18mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 102mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 2mg Lime
Zinc 0.81mg 0.11mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.065mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.008mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg Lime
Vitamin A 5275IU 50IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 2µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.22mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 29.1mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.03mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.02mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.2mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.217mg Lime
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.043mg Basil
Folate 68µg 8µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0.6µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.003mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.014mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.002mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.022g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.019g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.055g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Lime
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
13%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.