Basil vs. Mustard oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between basil and mustard oil?
- Basil is richer than mustard oil in vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, calcium, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 106% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in basil is lower.
- The glycemic index of mustard oil is lower.
We used Basil, fresh and Oil, mustard types 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15525% |
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
11.582 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
59.187 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.23 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67158% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5357.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Fats | 0.64g | 100g | 153% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 59.187g | 148% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 21.23g | 139% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 11.582g | 52% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0mg | 50% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 884kcal | 43% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0mg | 43% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0mg | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Folate | 68µg | 0µg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mustard oil contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard oil is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.541g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins