Basil vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between basil and watercress
- Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, iron, copper, folate, magnesium, zinc, and calcium; however, watercress is higher in vitamin C.
- Basil covers your daily vitamin K needs 137% more than watercress.
- Watercress contains 16 times less iron than basil. Basil contains 3.17mg of iron, while watercress contains 0.2mg.
- The glycemic index of basil is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Basil, fresh and Watercress, raw.
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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 | +204.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1485% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +636.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +370.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 AVitamin A | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +351% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +65.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +655.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +138.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.3% |
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +540% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
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Water
~95.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1011.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 250µg | 137% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.244mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.2mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.077mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 43mg | 28% |
| Folate | 68µg | 9µg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 160µg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 21mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 120mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.035g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 11kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 330mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 1.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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