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Basil vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Basil and Mayonnaise different?

  • Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Calcium, however, Mayonnaise is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Basil is 210% higher.
  • Basil has less Sodium.

Basil, fresh and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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.
Contains more Calcium +2112.5%
Contains more Iron +1409.5%
Contains more Magnesium +6300%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +1375%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +440%
Contains more Copper +1926.3%
Contains more Manganese +16300%
Contains more Selenium +666.7%
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% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Contains more Calcium +2112.5%
Contains more Iron +1409.5%
Contains more Magnesium +6300%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +1375%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +440%
Contains more Copper +1926.3%
Contains more Manganese +16300%
Contains more Selenium +666.7%

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.
Basil
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Contains more Vitamin A +8015.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1837.5%
Contains more Folate +1260%
Contains more Vitamin K +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +310%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
Contains more Vitamin A +8015.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1837.5%
Contains more Folate +1260%
Contains more Vitamin K +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +310%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +228.1%
Contains more Carbs +364.9%
Contains more Water +325.2%
Contains more Fats +11595.3%
Contains more Other +31.3%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Protein +228.1%
Contains more Carbs +364.9%
Contains more Water +325.2%
Contains more Fats +11595.3%
Contains more Other +31.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19039.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11388.4%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19039.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11388.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Fructose +150%
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
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Fructose +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Mayonnaise Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 0.57g Basil
Protein 3.15g 0.96g Basil
Fats 0.64g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Carbs 2.65g 0.57g Basil
Calories 23kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.02g 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.3g 0.57g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 0g Basil
Calcium 177mg 8mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 0.21mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 1mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 21mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 20mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 635mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.15mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.019mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.007mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 2.3µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 5275IU 65IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 16µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.01mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.019mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.172mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.008mg Basil
Folate 68µg 5µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 414.8µg 163µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.017mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.055mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.065mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg 0.095mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.072mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.035mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.057mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.074mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg 0.026mg Basil
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Basil
Trans Fat 0g 0.187g Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 11.703g Basil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Mayonnaise
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
43%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 631mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.