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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, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +831.6%
Contains more Iron +138.3%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +323.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.1%
Contains more Zinc +201.2%
Contains more Selenium +9566.7%
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Manganese - 1.074
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 50% 13% 68% 25% 207% 67% 31% 141% 159%
Contains more Calcium +831.6%
Contains more Iron +138.3%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +323.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.1%
Contains more Zinc +201.2%
Contains more Selenium +9566.7%
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Manganese - 1.074

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1260%
Contains more Vitamin K +7051.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +697.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 39% 0% 68% 60% 94% 56% 84% 4% 163% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1260%
Contains more Vitamin K +7051.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +697.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +452.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +124.6%
Contains more Water +222.5%
Contains more Protein +511.1%
Contains more Fats +7131.3%
Contains more Other +216%
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 Carbs +124.6%
Contains more Water +222.5%
Contains more Protein +511.1%
Contains more Fats +7131.3%
Contains more Other +216%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23502.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1046%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.458 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23502.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Pepperoni Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 1.18g Pepperoni
Protein 3.15g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 0.64g 46.28g Pepperoni
Carbs 2.65g 1.18g Basil
Calories 23kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Fructose 0.02g 0g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 1.6g 0g Basil
Calcium 177mg 19mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 1.33mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 18mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 158mg Pepperoni
Potassium 295mg 274mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 1582mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Copper 0.385mg 0.091mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 1.074mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin A 5275IU 0IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU Pepperoni
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.271mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Folate 68µg 5µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 414.8µg 5.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.104mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 0.191mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.11mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.036mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.127mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.051mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Basil
Trans Fat 0g 1.527g Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 17.708g Basil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Pepperoni
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 4.458g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Pepperoni
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
131%
Basil
50%
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 contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1578mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.