Basil vs. Hazelnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between basil and hazelnut
- Basil has more vitamin K and vitamin A; however, hazelnut has more manganese, copper, vitamin E, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 334% higher.
- Hazelnut has 264 times less vitamin A than basil. Basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, while hazelnut has 20IU.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index than hazelnut.
Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +55.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +154.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +348.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +202.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +417.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +437.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
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 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2821.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1778.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1791.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +339.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +263.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1633.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +374.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9392.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +530.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51777.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1936% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +250% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +250% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 14.2µg | 334% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 6.175mg | 219% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 1.725mg | 149% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 45.652g | 114% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 15.03mg | 95% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 60.75g | 92% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.643mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 7.92g | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 290mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 9.7g | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.563mg | 31% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 628kcal | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 1µg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 163mg | 24% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 14.95g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 4.464g | 20% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 4.7mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 2.45mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.918mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 6.3mg | 13% |
| Folate | 68µg | 113µg | 11% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 680mg | 11% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 45.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 114mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 16.7g | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 2.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 4.34g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.48g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.497mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 1.063mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0.07g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.423g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)