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Basil vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between basil and pepperoni

  • Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, copper, and iron, while pepperoni has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 341% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in basil is lower.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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
5
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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +831.6%
Contains more IronIron +138.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +323.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +201.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +182.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9566.7%
~equal in Potassium ~274mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.074mg

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
4
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% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7051.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1260%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +697.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +349.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124.6%
Contains more WaterWater +222.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +511.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7131.3%
Contains more OtherOther +216%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23502.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1046%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Pepperoni DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 5.8µg 341%
Saturated fat 0.041g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.64g 46.28g 70%
Sodium 4mg 1582mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 20.77g 52%
Selenium 0.3µg 29µg 52%
Copper 0.385mg 0.091mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Protein 3.15g 19.25g 32%
Vitamin A 264µg 0µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 4.458g 27%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 4.987mg 26%
Calories 23kcal 504kcal 24%
Iron 3.17mg 1.33mg 23%
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.271mg 20%
Folate 68µg 5µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.362mg 16%
Calcium 177mg 19mg 16%
Phosphorus 56mg 158mg 15%
Zinc 0.81mg 2.44mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.257mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.93mg 14%
Magnesium 64mg 18mg 11%
Choline 11.4mg 51.2mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Manganese 1.148mg 1.074mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1.03mg 2%
Potassium 295mg 274mg 1%
Carbs 2.65g 1.18g 0%
Net carbs 1.05g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.688mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Basil
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.667g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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