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Basil vs. Succotash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Basil and Succotash different?

  • Basil is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Calcium, and Folate, however, Succotash is richer in Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Basil is 28% higher.
  • Basil contains 10 times more Calcium than Succotash. While Basil contains 177mg of Calcium, Succotash contains only 18mg.

Basil, fresh and Succotash, (corn and limas), raw 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 +883.3%
Contains more Iron +73.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Copper +107%
Contains more Manganese +66.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 4
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 6% 69% 35% 49% 33% 1% 17% 62% 90% 4%
Contains more Calcium +883.3%
Contains more Iron +73.2%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.8%
Contains more Copper +107%
Contains more Manganese +66.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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 +1706.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.082
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 18% 0% 0% 51% 53% 19% 30% 8% 30% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1706.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.082

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.9%
Contains more Other +19%
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Fats +59.4%
Contains more Carbs +639.2%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Water +25.9%
Contains more Other +19%
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Fats +59.4%
Contains more Carbs +639.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.7%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
22% 23% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.19 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.489 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Succotash Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 15.79g Succotash
Protein 3.15g 5.03g Succotash
Fats 0.64g 1.02g Succotash
Carbs 2.65g 19.59g Succotash
Calories 23kcal 99kcal Succotash
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Succotash
Fiber 1.6g 3.8g Succotash
Calcium 177mg 18mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 1.83mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 48mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 113mg Succotash
Potassium 295mg 369mg Succotash
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.81mg 0.61mg Basil
Copper 0.385mg 0.186mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.688mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 0.6µg Succotash
Vitamin A 5275IU 292IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 15µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 15.1mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.208mg Succotash
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.082mg Succotash
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.587mg Succotash
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.128mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.13mg Basil
Folate 68µg 40µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.056mg Succotash
Threonine 0.104mg 0.209mg Succotash
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.284mg Succotash
Leucine 0.191mg 0.443mg Succotash
Lysine 0.11mg 0.295mg Succotash
Methionine 0.036mg 0.068mg Succotash
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.243mg Succotash
Valine 0.127mg 0.306mg Succotash
Histidine 0.051mg 0.16mg Succotash
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.19g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.198g Succotash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.489g Succotash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Succotash
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
20%
Succotash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
36%
Succotash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Succotash
Succotash is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.149g)
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/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.