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Basil vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Basil and Marble cake

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin C, and Iron, while Marble cake has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 343% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Basil is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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 +132.9%
Contains more Iron +95.7%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Potassium +139.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +131.4%
Contains more Copper +185.2%
Contains more Manganese +725.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.1%
Contains more Selenium +766.7%
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 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Contains more Calcium +132.9%
Contains more Iron +95.7%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Potassium +139.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +131.4%
Contains more Copper +185.2%
Contains more Manganese +725.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +391.1%
Contains more Selenium +766.7%

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 +263650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +520%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +14714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.85
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 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +263650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +520%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +14714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +432.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.85

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2869.7%
Contains more Fats +1728.1%
Contains more Carbs +2900%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.4
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Water +2869.7%
Contains more Fats +1728.1%
Contains more Carbs +2900%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Equal in Protein - 3.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5297.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +871.5%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5297.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +871.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Marble cake Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 76.6g Marble cake
Protein 3.15g 3.4g Marble cake
Fats 0.64g 11.7g Marble cake
Carbs 2.65g 79.5g Marble cake
Calories 23kcal 416kcal Marble cake
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 35.71g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 2.9g Marble cake
Calcium 177mg 76mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 1.62mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 18mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 275mg Marble cake
Potassium 295mg 123mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 519mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.35mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.135mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.139mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 2.6µg Marble cake
Vitamin A 5275IU 2IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 1µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.85mg Marble cake
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.181mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.13mg Marble cake
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.546mg Marble cake
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.096mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.025mg Basil
Folate 68µg 36µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 2.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.049mg Marble cake
Threonine 0.104mg 0.105mg Marble cake
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.127mg Marble cake
Leucine 0.191mg 0.22mg Marble cake
Lysine 0.11mg 0.133mg Marble cake
Methionine 0.036mg 0.049mg Marble cake
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.158mg Marble cake
Valine 0.127mg 0.164mg Marble cake
Histidine 0.051mg 0.065mg Marble cake
Saturated Fat 0.041g 2.45g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 4.75g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 3.779g Marble cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Marble cake
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
14%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Marble cake
Marble cake is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.409g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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

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.