Basil vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between basil and tortilla?
- Basil is higher in vitamin K, manganese, copper, vitamin C, and magnesium, yet tortilla is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 345% more.
- The amount of sodium in basil is lower.
- The glycemic index of tortilla is lower.
We used Basil, fresh and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +236.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +152.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +277.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +328.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5433.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +103600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +988.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +357.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +130.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1784.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.391g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +650% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0.4µg | 345% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.268mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.102mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 16.6µg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.37mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 482mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 4.125mg | 20% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 49.94g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 146mg | 13% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 237kcal | 11% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 70mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 19mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 3.81mg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 7.28g | 8% |
| Folate | 68µg | 98µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 105mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.32mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.114mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.296g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.95g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.391g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.