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Basil vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Basil and Sunflower seed

  • Basil has more Vitamin K, however, Sunflower seed is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 346% more than Sunflower seed.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 +126.9%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +407.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1078.6%
Contains more Potassium +118.6%
Contains more Zinc +517.3%
Contains more Copper +367.5%
Contains more Manganese +69.9%
Contains more Selenium +17566.7%
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 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +126.9%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Iron +65.6%
Contains more Magnesium +407.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1078.6%
Contains more Potassium +118.6%
Contains more Zinc +517.3%
Contains more Copper +367.5%
Contains more Manganese +69.9%
Contains more Selenium +17566.7%

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 +10450%
Contains more Vitamin C +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +824.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +767.7%
Contains more Folate +233.8%
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 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +10450%
Contains more Vitamin C +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +824.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +767.7%
Contains more Folate +233.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1846.3%
Contains more Protein +559.7%
Contains more Fats +7940.6%
Contains more Carbs +654.7%
Contains more Other +102%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more Water +1846.3%
Contains more Protein +559.7%
Contains more Fats +7940.6%
Contains more Carbs +654.7%
Contains more Other +102%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20954.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5847.8%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20954.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5847.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Basil Sunflower seed
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 Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 3.15g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 0.64g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 2.65g 20g Sunflower seed
Calories 23kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 2.62g Basil
Fiber 1.6g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 177mg 78mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 64mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 56mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 295mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 4mg 9mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.385mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 1.148mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 0.3µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 5275IU 50IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 3µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 18mg 1.4mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 68µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin K 414.8µg 0µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.104mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.104mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 0.191mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.11mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.036mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.127mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.051mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 0.041g 4.455g Basil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Sunflower seed
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
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.414g)
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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.