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Basil vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Basil and Maple sugar

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Maple sugar has more Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Basil is 346% higher.

Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Sugars, maple.

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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 Calcium +96.7%
Contains more Iron +96.9%
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1766.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +288.9%
Contains more Zinc +648.1%
Contains more Manganese +285.2%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Potassium - 274
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 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Calcium +96.7%
Contains more Iron +96.9%
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1766.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Copper +288.9%
Contains more Zinc +648.1%
Contains more Manganese +285.2%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Potassium - 274

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +335.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5066.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +335.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5066.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3050%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Water +1050.8%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +3330.2%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +3050%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Water +1050.8%
Contains more Other +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +3330.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +289%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +289%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 3.15g 0.1g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.2g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 23kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 84.87g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 0g Basil
Calcium 177mg 90mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 1.61mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 19mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 3mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 274mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 11mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.385mg 0.099mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.3µg 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 5275IU 0IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.009mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.013mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.04mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.048mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.003mg Basil
Folate 68µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.064g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.1g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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)
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.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.