Basil vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between basil and white bread
- Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, copper, manganese, and vitamin C; however, white bread is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Basil covers your daily need for vitamin K, 346% more than white bread.
- Basil has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 | +178.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +281.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7233.3% |
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 | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +207300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1467.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +219.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +429.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0.2µg | 346% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.533mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 22µg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.101mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.536mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 4.78mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 490mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 49.42g | 16% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.243mg | 13% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 266kcal | 12% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 8.85g | 11% |
| Folate | 68µg | 111µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 23mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 1.602g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.536mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 98mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 3.61mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 126mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.087mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 3.33g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.698g | 3% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 144mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 2.43g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.599g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 14.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.027g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +152.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +181% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +420.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1764.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32% |
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +580.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +311.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0.02 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.27 g
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +7750% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +12050% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
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Lactose
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