Basil vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Basil and Spinach
- Basil has more Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin C, however, Spinach has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
- Spinach's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 66% more.
- Basil has 2 times more Copper than Spinach. Basil has 0.385mg of Copper, while Spinach has 0.174mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Basil, fresh and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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.
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Calcium
+30.1%
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Sodium
-94.3%
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Copper
+121.3%
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Manganese
+22.8%
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Iron
+12.6%
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Magnesium
+35.9%
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Potassium
+58%
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Selenium
+400%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
Equal in Zinc - 0.76
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Calcium
+30.1%
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Sodium
-94.3%
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Copper
+121.3%
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Manganese
+22.8%
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Iron
+12.6%
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Magnesium
+35.9%
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Potassium
+58%
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Selenium
+400%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
Equal in Zinc - 0.76
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.
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Vitamin C
+83.7%
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Vitamin B3
+84.1%
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Vitamin B5
+44.1%
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Vitamin A
+98.7%
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Vitamin E
+160%
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Vitamin B1
+179.4%
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Vitamin B2
+210.5%
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Vitamin B6
+56.1%
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Folate
+114.7%
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Vitamin K
+19%
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Vitamin C
+83.7%
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Vitamin B3
+84.1%
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Vitamin B5
+44.1%
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Vitamin A
+98.7%
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Vitamin E
+160%
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Vitamin B1
+179.4%
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Vitamin B2
+210.5%
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Vitamin B6
+56.1%
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Folate
+114.7%
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Vitamin K
+19%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+146.2%
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Carbs
+41.5%
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Other
+20.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.97
Equal in Water - 91.21
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Fats
+146.2%
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Carbs
+41.5%
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+20.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.97
Equal in Water - 91.21
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1366.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+256.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.043
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1366.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+256.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.043
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 price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.05g | 1.35g |
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| Protein | 3.15g | 2.97g |
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| Fats | 0.64g | 0.26g |
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| Carbs | 2.65g | 3.75g |
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| Calories | 23kcal | 23kcal | |
| Fructose | 0.02g |
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| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.43g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.4g |
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| Calcium | 177mg | 136mg |
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| Iron | 3.17mg | 3.57mg |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 87mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 56mg | |
| Potassium | 295mg | 466mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 70mg |
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| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.174mg |
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| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.935mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 5275IU | 10481IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 264µg | 524µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 2.08mg |
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| Vitamin C | 18mg | 9.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.236mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.242mg |
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| Folate | 68µg | 146µg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 493.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.127mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.152mg |
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| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.231mg |
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| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.182mg |
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| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.055mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.134mg |
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| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.168mg |
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| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.066mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.043g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.109g |
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| Low Calories 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
131%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
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.