Basil vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between basil and spelt
- Basil has more vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, iron, calcium, and folate; however, spelt is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, and selenium.
- Basil covers your daily vitamin A needs 105% more than spelt.
Food varieties used in this article are Basil, fresh and Spelt, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1670% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +167.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1233.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +423.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +184.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +897.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 1.67mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.215mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 10mg | 17% |
| Folate | 68µg | 13µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 150mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 2.57mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.9g | 9% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 26.44g | 8% |
| Starch | 19.57g | 8% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 4µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.103mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 5.5g | 5% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 127kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 1.25mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 143mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 3% | |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 1.091mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 22.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 is richer in minerals?
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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.