Basil vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are basil and nutmeg different?
- Basil is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C; however, nutmeg is richer in fiber, manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 346% higher.
- Basil contains 52 times more vitamin A than nutmeg. While basil contains 5275IU of vitamin A, nutmeg contains only 102IU.
- Basil has less saturated fat.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index (0) than basil (70).
Basil, fresh and Spices, nutmeg, ground 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 less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +185.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +280.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +152.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +433.3% |
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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5180% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +917.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1377.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5573.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1760% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3559.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.35g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0µg | 346% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 25.94g | 118% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 20.8g | 77% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 2.9mg | 76% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 1.027mg | 71% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 36.31g | 55% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 5µg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 183mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.346mg | 26% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 525kcal | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 213mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 3mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 49.29g | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 2.15mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 3.22g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 5.84g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 3.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.299mg | 2% |
| Folate | 68µg | 76µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.6µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 350mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 184mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 8.8mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.35g | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.899g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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.