Basil vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between basil and rosemary?
- Basil is higher in vitamin A and copper, yet rosemary is higher in fiber, iron, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, potassium, and folate.
- Rosemary's daily need coverage for fiber is 50% more.
- Basil has 2 times more vitamin A than rosemary. While basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, rosemary has only 2924IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in basil is lower.
We used Basil, fresh and Rosemary, fresh types 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +80.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +284.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +815.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +681.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.3% |
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Protein
~3.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1218.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 14.1g | 50% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 6.65mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 317mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.336mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 2.838g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 146µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.804mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 668mg | 11% |
| Folate | 68µg | 109µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.301mg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 5.86g | 8% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.96mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 20.7g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 91mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.152mg | 6% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 21.8mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 1.16g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.901g | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.93mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 3.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 6.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.912mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rosemary is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.797g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)
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.