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Basil vs. Mousse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Basil and Mousse?

  • Basil is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, yet Mousse is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 344% higher.
  • Basil has 180 times more Vitamin C than Mousse. Basil has 18mg of Vitamin C, while Mousse has 0.1mg.
  • Basil contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Basil, fresh and Desserts, mousse, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Basil
8
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2
Mousse
Contains more Calcium +84.4%
Contains more Iron +476.4%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Potassium +106.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.6%
Contains more Copper +413.3%
Contains more Manganese +1845.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.9%
Contains more Selenium +2366.7%
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 29% 21% 15% 51% 13% 5% 18% 25% 8% 41%
Contains more Calcium +84.4%
Contains more Iron +476.4%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Potassium +106.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Zinc +26.6%
Contains more Copper +413.3%
Contains more Manganese +1845.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.9%
Contains more Selenium +2366.7%

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
8
:
4
Mousse
Contains more Vitamin A +936.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +17900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +517.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.2%
Contains more Folate +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +25825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155%
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 31% 11% 0% 1% 12% 48% 3% 32% 14% 12% 59% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +936.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +17900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +517.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.2%
Contains more Folate +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +25825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
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3
Mousse
Contains more Water +46.3%
Contains more Other +76.5%
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Fats +2400%
Contains more Carbs +506.4%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
4% 16% 16% 63%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 16 g
Carbs: 16.07 g
Water: 62.94 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Water +46.3%
Contains more Other +76.5%
Contains more Protein +31.4%
Contains more Fats +2400%
Contains more Carbs +506.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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2
Mousse
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5612.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
61% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 9.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.879 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5612.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Mousse Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 15.47g Mousse
Protein 3.15g 4.14g Mousse
Fats 0.64g 16g Mousse
Carbs 2.65g 16.07g Mousse
Calories 23kcal 225kcal Mousse
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 14.81g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 0.6g Basil
Calcium 177mg 96mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.55mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 20mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 117mg Mousse
Potassium 295mg 143mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 38mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.64mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.075mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.059mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 7.4µg Mousse
Vitamin A 5275IU 509IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 140µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.51mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 0.1mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.045mg Mousse
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.205mg Mousse
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.146mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.533mg Mousse
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.058mg Basil
Folate 68µg 15µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Mousse
Vitamin K 414.8µg 1.6µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 140mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 9.151g Basil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g Mousse
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mousse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 5.027g Mousse
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.879g Mousse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Mousse
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
18%
Mousse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
22%
Mousse

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mousse
Mousse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Mousse
Mousse is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.11g)
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

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. Mousse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168777/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.