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Basil vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Basil and Sauerkraut

  • Sauerkraut has less Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Folate, and Zinc than Basil.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 335% more than Sauerkraut.
  • Basil has 264 times more Vitamin A RAE than Sauerkraut. While Basil has 264µg of Vitamin A RAE, Sauerkraut has only 1µg.
  • Basil has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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 +490%
Contains more Iron +115.6%
Contains more Magnesium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +326.3%
Contains more Copper +301%
Contains more Manganese +660.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +490%
Contains more Iron +115.6%
Contains more Magnesium +392.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +180%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +326.3%
Contains more Copper +301%
Contains more Manganese +660.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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 +29205.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3090.8%
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 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +29205.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3090.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +246.2%
Contains more Fats +357.1%
Contains more Carbs +61.5%
Contains more Other +43.3%
Equal in Water - 92.52
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +246.2%
Contains more Fats +357.1%
Contains more Carbs +61.5%
Contains more Other +43.3%
Equal in Water - 92.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +576.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +480.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.1%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +576.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +480.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +600%
Contains more Fructose +100%
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
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.14 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +600%
Contains more Fructose +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 1.38g Sauerkraut
Protein 3.15g 0.91g Basil
Fats 0.64g 0.14g Basil
Carbs 2.65g 4.28g Sauerkraut
Calories 23kcal 19kcal Basil
Fructose 0.02g 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 0.3g 1.78g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 177mg 30mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 1.47mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 13mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 20mg Basil
Potassium 295mg 170mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 661mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 0.19mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.096mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.151mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 5275IU 18IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 1µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.14mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 14.7mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.021mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.022mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.143mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.093mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.13mg Basil
Folate 68µg 24µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg 13µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.008mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg 0.025mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.021mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg 0.029mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg 0.031mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg 0.009mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.023mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg 0.03mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg 0.016mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.013g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.067g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Sauerkraut
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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 657mg)
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)

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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.