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Basil vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Basil and Mashed potato

  • Mashed potato has less Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, and Magnesium than Basil.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 341% more than Mashed potato.
  • Basil has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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 +883.3%
Contains more Iron +922.6%
Contains more Magnesium +326.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +268.2%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Manganese +1071.4%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 59
Equal in Potassium - 286
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +883.3%
Contains more Iron +922.6%
Contains more Magnesium +326.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Zinc +268.2%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Manganese +1071.4%
Contains more Selenium +166.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 59
Equal in Potassium - 286

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +2751.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +6930.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +2751.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.2%
Contains more Folate +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +6930.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Other +19%
Contains more Fats +340.6%
Contains more Carbs +452.8%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +90.9%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Other +19%
Contains more Fats +340.6%
Contains more Carbs +452.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +718.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +900%
Contains more Fructose +900%
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +900%
Contains more Fructose +900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 3.15g 1.65g Basil
Fats 0.64g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 2.65g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 23kcal 89kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.02g 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.3g 0.5g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 1.3g Basil
Calcium 177mg 18mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.31mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 15mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 59mg Mashed potato
Potassium 295mg 286mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 306mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.22mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.035mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.098mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 5275IU 185IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 43µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.42mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.015mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.015mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.12mg Basil
Folate 68µg 9µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 414.8µg 5.9µg 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
Trans Fat 0g 0.105g Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.577g Basil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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