Basil vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between basil and white chocolate
- Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, iron, copper, and vitamin C, while white chocolate has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 338% higher.
- White chocolate contains 176 times less vitamin A than basil. Basil contains 5275IU of vitamin A, while white chocolate contains 30IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in basil is lower.
- White chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of white chocolate is 41, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Candies, white chocolate.
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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 | +433.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1220.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +541.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +214.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
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 | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4458.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +871.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +271.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +190.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +158.8% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +6981.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4914.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2135.5% |
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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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10237.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +160.4% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 9.1µg | 338% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 19.412g | 88% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.008mg | 50% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 32.09g | 48% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.24mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.06mg | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 9µg | 28% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 539kcal | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 9.097g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 59.24g | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0.5mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 176mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.282mg | 16% |
| Folate | 68µg | 7µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 12mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 4.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.608mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.056mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 5.87g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 1.013g | 4% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 29.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.745mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.96mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 295mg | 286mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 59g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.371g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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