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 Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin C.
- Basil covers your daily need of Manganese 46% more than Potato salad.
- Basil contains 10 times more Folate than Potato salad. Basil contains 68µg of Folate, while Potato salad contains 7µg.
- Basil is lower in Sodium.
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.
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Calcium
+831.6%
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Iron
+387.7%
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Magnesium
+326.7%
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Potassium
+16.1%
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Sodium
-99.2%
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Zinc
+161.3%
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Copper
+226.3%
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Manganese
+1036.6%
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Selenium
+1266.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
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Calcium
+831.6%
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Iron
+387.7%
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Magnesium
+326.7%
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Potassium
+16.1%
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Sodium
-99.2%
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Zinc
+161.3%
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Copper
+226.3%
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Manganese
+1036.6%
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Selenium
+1266.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
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.
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Vitamin A
+3259.9%
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Vitamin C
+80%
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Vitamin B2
+26.7%
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Folate
+871.4%
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Vitamin B1
+126.5%
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Vitamin B5
+155.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.89
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.141
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Vitamin A
+3259.9%
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Vitamin C
+80%
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Vitamin B2
+26.7%
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Folate
+871.4%
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Vitamin B1
+126.5%
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Vitamin B5
+155.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.89
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.141
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+17.5%
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Water
+21.1%
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Fats
+1181.3%
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Carbs
+321.5%
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+30%
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
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1.5 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
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Protein
+17.5%
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Water
+21.1%
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Fats
+1181.3%
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Carbs
+321.5%
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+30%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-97.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2718.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+860.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.389 g
Saturated Fat:
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.737 g
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Saturated Fat
-97.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2718.2%
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Polyunsaturated 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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 9.87g |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 2.68g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 8.2g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 11.17g |
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| Calories | 23kcal | 143kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 177mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.65mg |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 295mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 529mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.118mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.101mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 264µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.534mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.141mg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.141mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.066mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.135mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.062mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 1.429g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 2.48g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 3.737g |
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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
131%
14%
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 contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
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