Basil vs. Wild rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between basil and wild rice
- Wild rice has less vitamin K, manganese, iron, copper, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, folate, magnesium, and potassium than basil.
- Basil covers your daily need for vitamin K, 345% more than wild rice.
- The glycemic index of basil is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Basil, fresh and Wild rice, cooked.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +428.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +218.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +307.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +166.7% |
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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +82860% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +161.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +275% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +705.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +76% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +900% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +900% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0.5µg | 345% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.282mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.6mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.121mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 3mg | 17% |
| Folate | 68µg | 26µg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 32mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 21.34g | 6% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 101mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 1.34mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 82mg | 4% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 101kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.24mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 1.287mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 3.99g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.135mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.052mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.154mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.213g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.087mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 0.34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 19.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 10.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.049g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0.2g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wild rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)