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Basil vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between basil and sun-dried tomato

  • Basil has more vitamin A, manganese, and calcium; however, sun-dried tomato is richer in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily vitamin C needs 93% more than basil.
  • Sun-dried tomato has 4 times less vitamin A than basil. Basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, while sun-dried tomato has 1286IU.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of basil is 70, while the glycemic index of sun-dried tomato is 30.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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.
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +276.6%
Contains more IronIron +18.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +430.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
~equal in Zinc ~0.78mg

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
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +195.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +465.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +467.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +302.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +71%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +780.4%
Contains more OtherOther +146.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
1
8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9744.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +429.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 346%
Vitamin C 18mg 101.8mg 93%
Potassium 295mg 1565mg 37%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.466mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.383mg 24%
Vitamin A 264µg 64µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 8.663g 21%
Fats 0.64g 14.08g 21%
Fiber 1.6g 5.8g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 3.63mg 17%
Calcium 177mg 47mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.319mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.193mg 13%
Phosphorus 56mg 139mg 12%
Folate 68µg 23µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 2.06g 11%
Sodium 4mg 266mg 11%
Calories 23kcal 213kcal 10%
Copper 0.385mg 0.473mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.041g 1.893g 8%
Carbs 2.65g 23.33g 7%
Iron 3.17mg 2.68mg 6%
Selenium 0.3µg 3µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.479mg 5%
Magnesium 64mg 81mg 4%
Protein 3.15g 5.06g 4%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Net carbs 1.05g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Zinc 0.81mg 0.78mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.077mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Sun-dried tomato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
104%
Basil
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.852g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.