Basil vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are basil and potato salad different?
- Basil is higher than potato salad in vitamin A, manganese, iron, copper, calcium, folate, magnesium, and vitamin C.
- Basil covers your daily need for vitamin A, 102% more than potato salad.
- Basil contains 11 times more manganese than potato salad. Basil contains 1.148mg of manganese, while potato salad contains 0.101mg.
- Basil is lower in sodium.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index (70) than potato salad (45).
Basil, fresh and Potato salad, home-prepared types were used in this article.
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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 | +326.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +831.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +387.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1036.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1266.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +725% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +871.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.5% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1181.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +321.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2718.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +860.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.101mg | 46% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.65mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.118mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 32µg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 529mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 3.737g | 22% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 19mg | 16% |
| Folate | 68µg | 7µg | 15% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 8.2g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 15mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 10mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 4.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.534mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 1.429g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 2.48g | 6% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 143kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 11.17g | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 3.15g | 2.68g | 1% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 254mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.141mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.062mg | 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.388g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins