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Basil vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Basil and Matzo

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Calcium, while Matzo has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 345% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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
7
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3
Matzo
Contains more Calcium +1261.5%
Contains more Magnesium +156%
Contains more Potassium +163.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.1%
Contains more Copper +541.7%
Contains more Manganese +76.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +12200%
Equal in Iron - 3.16
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 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +1261.5%
Contains more Magnesium +156%
Contains more Potassium +163.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.1%
Contains more Copper +541.7%
Contains more Manganese +76.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +12200%
Equal in Iron - 3.16

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
6
:
4
Matzo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +138166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1038.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112%
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% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.8%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +138166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1038.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +282.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
:
3
Matzo
Contains more Water +2040.9%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +217.5%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +3058.5%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Water +2040.9%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +217.5%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Carbs +3058.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
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2
Matzo
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Basil Matzo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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 Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 3.15g 10g Matzo
Fats 0.64g 1.4g Matzo
Carbs 2.65g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 23kcal 395kcal Matzo
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 1.6g 3g Matzo
Calcium 177mg 13mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 3.16mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 25mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 89mg Matzo
Potassium 295mg 112mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.81mg 0.68mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.06mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.65mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 5275IU 0IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.06mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.115mg Basil
Folate 68µg 17µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0.3µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.104mg 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.191mg 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.11mg 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.036mg 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.127mg 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.051mg 0.213mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.226g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.127g Matzo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.603g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Matzo
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
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.185g)
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
  2. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.