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Basil vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Basil and Pound cake

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Vitamin C, however, Pound cake has more Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Basil is 344% higher.
  • Basil is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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
8
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +276.6%
Contains more Iron +114.2%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Potassium +98%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Contains more Copper +816.7%
Contains more Manganese +943.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Selenium +1566.7%
Basil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +276.6%
Contains more Iron +114.2%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Potassium +98%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Contains more Copper +816.7%
Contains more Manganese +943.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Selenium +1566.7%

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
Basil
6
:
6
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin A +2088.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.6%
Contains more Folate +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +24300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2088.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.6%
Contains more Folate +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +24300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
1
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Water +255.9%
Contains more Protein +58.7%
Contains more Fats +2081.3%
Contains more Carbs +1924.2%
Equal in Other - 1.53
Basil
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Water +255.9%
Contains more Protein +58.7%
Contains more Fats +2081.3%
Contains more Carbs +1924.2%
Equal in Other - 1.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
1
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3331.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +778.9%
Basil
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3331.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +778.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
1
:
6
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +3650%
Contains more Fructose +1550%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
Pound cake
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +3650%
Contains more Fructose +1550%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 3.15g 5g Pound cake
Fats 0.64g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 2.65g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 23kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.02g 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 0.3g 33.36g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 0.6g Basil
Calcium 177mg 47mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 1.48mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 8mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 295mg 149mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 377mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.43mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.042mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.11mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 5275IU 241IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 70µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.65mg Basil
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.036mg Basil
Folate 68µg 42µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 414.8µg 1.7µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 0.104mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.191mg 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.11mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.036mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.127mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.051mg 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Basil
Trans Fat 0g 0.192g Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 4.811g Basil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.