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Basil vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are basil and provolone different?

  • Basil is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and iron; however, provolone is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 344% higher.
  • Basil contains 115 times more manganese than provolone. While basil contains 1.148mg of manganese, provolone contains only 0.01mg.
  • Basil has less sodium.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index (27) than basil (70).

Basil, fresh and Cheese, provolone are the varieties 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.
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.8%
Contains more IronIron +509.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1380.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +298.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +785.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4733.3%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +478.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18754.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +580%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +322.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +124.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +712.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4059.4%
Contains more OtherOther +214%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8301.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Provolone DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 2.2µg 344%
Saturated fat 0.041g 17.078g 77%
Phosphorus 56mg 496mg 63%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Calcium 177mg 756mg 58%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.01mg 49%
Protein 3.15g 25.58g 45%
Fats 0.64g 26.62g 40%
Copper 0.385mg 0.026mg 40%
Sodium 4mg 876mg 38%
Iron 3.17mg 0.52mg 33%
Selenium 0.3µg 14.5µg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Zinc 0.81mg 3.23mg 22%
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.321mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 7.393g 18%
Calories 23kcal 351kcal 16%
Folate 68µg 10µg 15%
Magnesium 64mg 28mg 9%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.073mg 6%
Potassium 295mg 138mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.156mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.476mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.23mg 4%
Vitamin A 264µg 236µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.769g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Choline 11.4mg 15.4mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.019mg 1%
Carbs 2.65g 2.14g 0%
Net carbs 1.05g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 1.115mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
104%
Basil
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 872mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.037g)
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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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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.