Basil vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between basil and sweet and sour
- Sweet and sour contains less vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, copper, manganese, calcium, folate, magnesium, and vitamin C than basil.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 346% higher.
- Sweet and sour has 528 times less vitamin A than basil. Basil has 5275IU of vitamin A, while sweet, and sour has 10IU.
- Basil is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1670% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +198% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1409.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +387.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +382.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +192.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +207300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1066.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1342.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0.2µg | 346% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.21mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.079mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 1µg | 29% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 10mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.761mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 371mg | 16% |
| Folate | 68µg | 8µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 8mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 38.22g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.053mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 7mg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 0.27g | 6% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 150kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.1g | 6% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 99mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.01mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.019mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.187mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0g | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.02g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 38.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 18.75g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
104%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (70)