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Basil vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between basil and bran raw?

  • Basil is higher in vitamin K and vitamin A, yet bran raw is higher in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, selenium, fiber, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B5.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 343% more.
  • The glycemic index of bran raw is lower.

We used Basil, fresh and Oat bran, raw 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.
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +267.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.9%
Contains more IronIron +70.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +284%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1210.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +390.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14966.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.403mg
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12862.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +614.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +182.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.934mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.165mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +1305.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +449.2%
Contains more FatsFats +998.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2398.9%
Contains more OtherOther +93.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +611.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Bran raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 3.2µg 343%
Manganese 1.148mg 5.63mg 195%
Phosphorus 56mg 734mg 97%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 1.17mg 95%
Selenium 0.3µg 45.2µg 82%
Fiber 1.6g 15.4g 55%
Magnesium 64mg 235mg 41%
Vitamin A 264µg 0µg 29%
Iron 3.17mg 5.41mg 28%
Protein 3.15g 17.3g 28%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 1.494mg 26%
Carbs 2.65g 66.22g 21%
Zinc 0.81mg 3.11mg 21%
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 2.766g 16%
Calcium 177mg 58mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.22mg 11%
Calories 23kcal 246kcal 11%
Fats 0.64g 7.03g 10%
Potassium 295mg 566mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 2.376g 6%
Saturated fat 0.041g 1.328g 6%
Folate 68µg 52µg 4%
Choline 11.4mg 32.2mg 4%
Copper 0.385mg 0.403mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1.01mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.165mg 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 50.82g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 1.45g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.934mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.908mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.41mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Bran raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Basil
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.287g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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.

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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.