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Basil vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Basil and Pomegranate

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Pomegranate is richer in Fiber.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 332% more than Pomegranate.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Pomegranates, 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 Calcium +1670%
Contains more Iron +956.7%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Zinc +131.4%
Contains more Copper +143.7%
Contains more Manganese +864.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
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 3% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1670%
Contains more Iron +956.7%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Zinc +131.4%
Contains more Copper +143.7%
Contains more Manganese +864.7%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Basil
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2429.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.4%
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% 12% 0% 34% 17% 13% 6% 23% 18% 29% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2429.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +183%
Contains more Fats +82.8%
Contains more Carbs +605.7%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +183%
Contains more Fats +82.8%
Contains more Carbs +605.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.093
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +392.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.093

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Pomegranate Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 14.7g Pomegranate
Protein 3.15g 1.67g Basil
Fats 0.64g 1.17g Pomegranate
Carbs 2.65g 18.7g Pomegranate
Calories 23kcal 83kcal Pomegranate
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 13.67g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 4g Pomegranate
Calcium 177mg 10mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.3mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 12mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 36mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 236mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 3mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.81mg 0.35mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.158mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.119mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.5µg Pomegranate
Vitamin A 5275IU 0IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.6mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 10.2mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.067mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.053mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.293mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.075mg Basil
Folate 68µg 38µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 16.4µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.12g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.093g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.079g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Pomegranate
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
16%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.