Basil vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between basil and mandarin oranges
- Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, calcium, folate, magnesium, and zinc; however, mandarin oranges have more vitamin C.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 346% more.
- Basil has 29 times more manganese than mandarin oranges. Basil has 1.148mg of manganese, while mandarin oranges have 0.039mg.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index than mandarin oranges.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Basil, fresh and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +378.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2013.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +816.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1057.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2843.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +676.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +139.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +288.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +305.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +403.4% |
~equal in
Water
~85.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +498.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.039g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0.02 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.27 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.05 g
Glucose:
2.13 g
Fructose:
2.4 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +10550% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +11900% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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 | 0.039mg | 48% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.15mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.042mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 34µg | 26% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 37mg | 14% |
| Folate | 68µg | 16µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 12mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 26.7mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.07mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.078mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 0.81g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 13.34g | 4% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 166mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 2.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.376mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.036mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.065g | 2% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 53kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.31g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 11.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.216mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 10.2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.011mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.28g)
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)