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Basil vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Basil and Cayenne pepper

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, however, Cayenne pepper is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 279% more than Cayenne pepper.

Food varieties used in this article are Basil, fresh and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Iron +146.1%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +423.2%
Contains more Potassium +582.7%
Contains more Zinc +206.2%
Contains more Manganese +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +2833.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.373
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 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Calcium +19.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Iron +146.1%
Contains more Magnesium +137.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +423.2%
Contains more Potassium +582.7%
Contains more Zinc +206.2%
Contains more Manganese +74.2%
Contains more Selenium +2833.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.373

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 K +416.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +688.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3628.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +864.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +864.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1480.6%
Contains more Folate +55.9%
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 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin K +416.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +688.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +3628.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +864.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +864.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1480.6%
Contains more Folate +55.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1043.6%
Contains more Protein +281.3%
Contains more Fats +2598.4%
Contains more Carbs +2037%
Contains more Other +302.7%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more Water +1043.6%
Contains more Protein +281.3%
Contains more Fats +2598.4%
Contains more Carbs +2037%
Contains more Other +302.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2051.7%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2051.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 3.15g 12.01g Cayenne pepper
Fats 0.64g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 2.65g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 23kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 10.34g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 177mg 148mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 64mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 56mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 295mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 4mg 30mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 2.48mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.385mg 0.373mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 0.3µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 5275IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.8mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 18mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 68µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 414.8µg 80.3µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 3.26g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Cayenne pepper
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
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.219g)
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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.