Basil vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between basil and milk?
- Basil is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B6, yet milk is richer in vitamin B12.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 346% higher.
- Milk has a lower glycemic index than basil.
We used Basil, fresh and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D types in this comparison.
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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 | +481.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10466.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3750% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38166.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1000% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +355.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +869.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +318.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +414700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1260% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +55.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.3% |
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Protein
~3.37g
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Water
~89.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1011.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +214.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0.1µg | 346% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.003mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.01mg | 42% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.03mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 58µg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Folate | 68µg | 5µg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 11mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.037mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.185mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 95mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 125mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 3.3µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 150mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.633g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.361mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.035g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 17.7mg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 4.99g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 3.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.277g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.592g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
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.