Basil vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are basil and pecan pie different?
- Basil is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin C, copper, manganese, and calcium; however, pecan pie is richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for basil is 98% higher.
- Basil contains 90 times more vitamin C than pecan pie. While basil contains 18mg of vitamin C, pecan pie contains only 0.2mg.
- Basil has less saturated fat.
- Pecan pie has a lower glycemic index (59) than basil (70).
Basil, fresh and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +453.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3900% |
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 | +8900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +222% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +161.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +452.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +129.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +372.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3368.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1869.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12605.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1367.9% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 5.71g | 35% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 22.2g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 87mg | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 11.181g | 28% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 1.48mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 12µg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 82µg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0.2mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.211mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.712mg | 19% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 412kcal | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 3.989g | 18% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 52.2g | 17% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 32mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.188mg | 13% |
| Folate | 68µg | 26µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 262mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 295mg | 133mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 94mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.479mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 4.9g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 1.02mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 52.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
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
57%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.948g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.