Basil vs. Garden rhubarb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between basil and garden rhubarb
- Garden rhubarb contains less vitamin K, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin A, folate, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and calcium than basil.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 321% higher.
- Garden rhubarb contains 53 times less vitamin A than basil. Basil contains 264µg of vitamin A, while garden rhubarb contains 5µg.
- Garden rhubarb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of garden rhubarb is 13, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Rhubarb, raw.
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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 | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1340.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1733.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +710% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +485.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +266.7% |
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 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5180% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +145.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +545.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1315.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +871.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.9% |
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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.54 g
Water:
93.61 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +250% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.3% |
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Water
~93.61g
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.099 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +292.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 29.3µg | 321% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.196mg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.021mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.22mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 5µg | 29% |
| Folate | 68µg | 7µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 12mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 8mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.024mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 86mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 0.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.085mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.099g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 6.1mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 4.54g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 21kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 2.74g | N/A |
| Potassium | 295mg | 288mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden rhubarb is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)