Basil vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between basil and chili pepper
- Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, calcium, folate, and magnesium; however, chili pepper is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Basil covers your daily need for vitamin K, 334% more than chili pepper.
- Basil has 13 times more calcium than chili pepper. While basil has 177mg of calcium, chili pepper has only 14mg.
- The glycemic index of basil is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw.
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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 | +178.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1164.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +198.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +211.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +513.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2862.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +195.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +698.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +232.5% |
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Water
~88.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +266.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.042g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 14µg | 334% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 143.7mg | 140% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.187mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.129mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 1.03mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.506mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 48µg | 24% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 14mg | 16% |
| Folate | 68µg | 23µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 23mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.072mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 1.87g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.244mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 8.81g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.086mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.239g | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 322mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 7.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 5.3g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 10.9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.024g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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
104%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.