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Basil vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Basil and Tilsit cheese

  • Basil has more Manganese, Copper, and Iron, however, Tilsit cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Tilsit cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 88% more than Basil.
  • Tilsit cheese contains 88 times less Manganese than Basil. Basil contains 1.148mg of Manganese, while Tilsit cheese contains 0.013mg.
  • Basil has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Basil, fresh and Cheese, tilsit.

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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 Iron +1278.3%
Contains more Magnesium +392.3%
Contains more Potassium +353.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +1380.8%
Contains more Manganese +8730.8%
Contains more Calcium +295.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +792.9%
Contains more Zinc +332.1%
Contains more Selenium +4733.3%
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 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +1278.3%
Contains more Magnesium +392.3%
Contains more Potassium +353.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +1380.8%
Contains more Manganese +8730.8%
Contains more Calcium +295.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +792.9%
Contains more Zinc +332.1%
Contains more Selenium +4733.3%

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.
Basil
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Contains more Vitamin A +404.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.5%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +404.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.5%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +41%
Contains more Water +114.8%
Contains more Protein +674.9%
Contains more Fats +3959.4%
Contains more Other +224.7%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more Carbs +41%
Contains more Water +114.8%
Contains more Protein +674.9%
Contains more Fats +3959.4%
Contains more Other +224.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8009.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.3%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8009.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Tilsit cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Protein 3.15g 24.41g Tilsit cheese
Fats 0.64g 25.98g Tilsit cheese
Carbs 2.65g 1.88g Basil
Calories 23kcal 340kcal Tilsit cheese
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Tilsit cheese
Fiber 1.6g 0g Basil
Calcium 177mg 700mg Tilsit cheese
Iron 3.17mg 0.23mg Basil
Magnesium 64mg 13mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 500mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 295mg 65mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 753mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 3.5mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.385mg 0.026mg Basil
Manganese 1.148mg 0.013mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 14.5µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A 5275IU 1045IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 249µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.061mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.359mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.205mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.346mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.065mg Basil
Folate 68µg 20µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.352mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.104mg 0.899mg Tilsit cheese
Isoleucine 0.104mg 1.484mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 0.191mg 2.548mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 0.11mg 2.039mg Tilsit cheese
Methionine 0.036mg 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.358mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 0.127mg 1.752mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 0.051mg 0.704mg Tilsit cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 102mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 16.775g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 7.136g Tilsit cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.721g Tilsit cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Tilsit cheese
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
40%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.734g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.