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Basil vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between basil and liverwurst

  • Basil has more manganese; however, liverwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 561% more than basil.
  • Liverwurst contains 7 times less manganese than basil. Basil contains 1.148mg of manganese, while liverwurst contains 0.155mg.
  • Basil has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of basil is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Basil, fresh and Liverwurst spread.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +704.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +640.6%
Contains more IronIron +179.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +184%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +310.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19233.3%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1449.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1311.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +72%
Contains more ProteinProtein +293%
Contains more FatsFats +3876.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.3%
Contains more OtherOther +83.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13861.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +523.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Basil Liverwurst
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 13.46µg 561%
Vitamin A 264µg 4091µg 425%
Vitamin K 414.8µg 346%
Selenium 0.3µg 58µg 105%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 1.03mg 73%
Iron 3.17mg 8.85mg 71%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 2.95mg 55%
Saturated fat 0.041g 9.925g 45%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.155mg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 118mg 39%
Fats 0.64g 25.45g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 12.286g 30%
Sodium 4mg 700mg 30%
Phosphorus 56mg 230mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 4.3mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.272mg 20%
Protein 3.15g 12.38g 18%
Calcium 177mg 22mg 16%
Copper 0.385mg 0.24mg 16%
Vitamin C 18mg 3.5mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 2.427g 14%
Calories 23kcal 305kcal 14%
Zinc 0.81mg 2.3mg 14%
Magnesium 64mg 12mg 12%
Folate 68µg 30µg 10%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Fiber 1.6g 2.5g 4%
Potassium 295mg 170mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.19mg 3%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Carbs 2.65g 5.89g 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.448mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Liverwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
104%
Basil
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.884g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.