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Basil vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Basil and Brown rice

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Folate, while Brown rice has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 346% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.

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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
7
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 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243%
Contains more IronIron +466.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +263.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1833.3%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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
7
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% 317% 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% 0% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +207300%
Contains more FolateFolate +655.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.069mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
3
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15%
Contains more WaterWater +31%
Contains more OtherOther +240.9%
Contains more FatsFats +51.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +865.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +319.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.366g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
3
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
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Brown rice Opinion
Calories 23kcal 123kcal Brown rice
Protein 3.15g 2.74g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.97g Brown rice
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Net carbs 1.05g 23.98g Brown rice
Carbs 2.65g 25.58g Brown rice
Magnesium 64mg 39mg Basil
Calcium 177mg 3mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 86mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.56mg Basil
Sugar 0.3g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 1.6g 1.6g
Copper 0.385mg 0.106mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.71mg Basil
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Phosphorus 56mg 103mg Brown rice
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Vitamin A 5275IU 0IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 0µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.17mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.974mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.069mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.38mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.123mg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0.2µg Basil
Folate 68µg 9µg Basil
Choline 11.4mg 9.2mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.26g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.369g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.366g Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.033mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.095mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.109mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.191mg 0.214mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.11mg 0.099mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.133mg Brown rice
Valine 0.127mg 0.151mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.051mg 0.066mg Brown rice
Fructose 0.02g 0g Basil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Brown rice
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
121%
Basil
13%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.219g)
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 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)

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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.