Basil vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are basil and monterey Jack different?
- Basil is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and iron; however, monterey Jack is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 344% higher.
- Basil contains 104 times more manganese than monterey Jack. While basil contains 1.148mg of manganese, monterey Jack contains only 0.011mg.
- Basil has less saturated fat.
- Monterey Jack has a lower glycemic index (27) than basil (70).
Basil, fresh and Cheese, monterey are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +137% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +264.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +340.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1103.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10336.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +321.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +270.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +692.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4733.3% |
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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +869.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16492% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +413.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +289.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +124.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +677.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4631.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.751 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.899 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9844.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 2.5µg | 344% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 19.066g | 86% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 746mg | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 444mg | 55% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.011mg | 49% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 30.28g | 46% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 24.48g | 43% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.032mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.83µg | 35% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.72mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 600mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.39mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 8.751g | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 3mg | 20% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 373kcal | 18% |
| Folate | 68µg | 18µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 27mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 198µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 81mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.079mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.899g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 0.68g | 1% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 0.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 2.344mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 2.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.641mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 1.289mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.859mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monterey Jack is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.025g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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