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Basil vs. Red Wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Basil and Red Wine

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 in Basil is higher than in Red Wine.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 345% more than Red Wine.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red.

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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
9
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Contains more Calcium +2112.5%
Contains more Iron +589.1%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.5%
Contains more Potassium +132.3%
Contains more Zinc +478.6%
Contains more Copper +3400%
Contains more Manganese +769.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2112.5%
Contains more Iron +589.1%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.5%
Contains more Potassium +132.3%
Contains more Zinc +478.6%
Contains more Copper +3400%
Contains more Manganese +769.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +263650%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +596.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.9%
Contains more Folate +6700%
Contains more Vitamin K +103600%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +263650%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +596.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.9%
Contains more Folate +6700%
Contains more Vitamin K +103600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
4
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Contains more Protein +4400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +622%
Equal in Carbs - 2.61
Equal in Water - 86.49
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 86% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.61 g
Water: 86.49 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +4400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +622%
Equal in Carbs - 2.61
Equal in Water - 86.49

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Red Wine Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 2.61g Red Wine
Protein 3.15g 0.07g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 2.61g Basil
Calories 23kcal 85kcal Red Wine
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 0.62g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 0g Basil
Calcium 177mg 8mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.46mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 12mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 23mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 127mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.81mg 0.14mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.011mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.132mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.2µg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU 2IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.005mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.031mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.224mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.03mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.057mg Basil
Folate 68µg 1µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0.4µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0g Red Wine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0g Basil

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Basil Red Wine
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
2%
Red Wine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
8%
Red Wine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Wine
Red Wine is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Red Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173190/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.