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Basil vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between basil and triticale

  • Basil has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium; however, triticale is higher in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B5, magnesium, and copper.
  • Basil covers your daily need for vitamin A, 106% more than triticale.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Triticale.

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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
4
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 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +378.4%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +325.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +539.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179.6%

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 0% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +533%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~73µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +775.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +314.3%
Contains more FatsFats +226.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2621.9%
Contains more OtherOther +48%

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
25% 14% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +139.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Triticale DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 346%
Manganese 1.148mg 3.21mg 90%
Phosphorus 56mg 358mg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.416mg 32%
Vitamin A 264µg 0µg 29%
Zinc 0.81mg 3.45mg 24%
Carbs 2.65g 72.13g 23%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 1.323mg 22%
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg 20%
Protein 3.15g 13.05g 20%
Calories 23kcal 336kcal 16%
Magnesium 64mg 130mg 16%
Calcium 177mg 37mg 14%
Copper 0.385mg 0.457mg 8%
Iron 3.17mg 2.57mg 8%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.134mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.913g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.43mg 3%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Fats 0.64g 2.09g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.138mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.041g 0.366g 1%
Folate 68µg 73µg 1%
Selenium 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.9mg 1%
Potassium 295mg 332mg 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 72.13g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Sodium 4mg 5mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 0.211g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.157mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.405mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 0.911mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 0.365mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.204mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.638mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.311mg 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 Triticale
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
27%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Triticale
Triticale is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.