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Basil vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Basil and Potato?

  • Basil is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin E , yet Potato is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 344% higher.

We used Basil, fresh and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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
Basil
7
:
3
Potato
Potato
Contains more Calcium +1375%
Contains more Iron +291.4%
Contains more Magnesium +178.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +474%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 57
Basil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1375%
Contains more Iron +291.4%
Contains more Magnesium +178.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +170%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +474%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 57

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
Basil
5
:
5
Potato
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +263650%
Contains more Vitamin E +7900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Folate +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +20640%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 19.7
Basil
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%
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +263650%
Contains more Vitamin E +7900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Folate +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +20640%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 19.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
4
:
1
Potato
Potato
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +611.1%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +560%
Basil
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Potato
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +53.7%
Contains more Fats +611.1%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +33.9%
Contains more Carbs +560%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
2
:
1
Potato
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +826.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%
Basil
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +826.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
1
:
4
Potato
Potato
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1450%
Contains more Fructose +1200%
Basil
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
Potato
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1450%
Contains more Fructose +1200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 15.39g Potato
Protein 3.15g 2.05g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.09g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 17.49g Potato
Calories 23kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.02g 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.3g 0.82g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 177mg 12mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.81mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 23mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 295mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 4mg 6mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.3mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.11mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.2mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin A 5275IU 2IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.01mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.032mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 68µg 15µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 2µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.021mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.067mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.066mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg 0.098mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.107mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.032mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.081mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.103mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg 0.035mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.002g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.042g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.