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Blueberry pie vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between blueberry pie and basil

  • Blueberry pie has more vitamin B1 and selenium; however, basil is richer in vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Blueberry pie covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 12747% more than basil.
  • Basil has 71 times less saturated fat than blueberry pie. Blueberry pie has 2.911g of saturated fat, while basil has 0.041g.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of basil is 70, while the glycemic index of blueberry pie is 59.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, blueberry, prepared from recipe and Basil, fresh.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 2.1% 4.4% 46% 22% 5.5% 13% 24% 39% 40%
Basil
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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%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2366.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2428.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +490%
Contains more IronIron +157.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +474.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +305%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +282.7%

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.
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 2.3% 0.67% 0% 0% 38250% 30% 22% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Basil
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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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +449900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2471.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +195.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 34% 51%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 11.9 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 51.2 g
Other: 0.7 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +1759.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1164.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more WaterWater +79.8%
Contains more OtherOther +114.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.121 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.08 g
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5719.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +691.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry pie Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.034mg 12747%
Vitamin K 414.8µg 346%
Manganese 0.3mg 1.148mg 37%
Copper 0.067mg 0.385mg 35%
Vitamin A 2µg 264µg 29%
Iron 1.23mg 3.17mg 24%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 18mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.08g 0.389g 18%
Fats 11.9g 0.64g 17%
Calcium 7mg 177mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.121g 0.088g 13%
Magnesium 8mg 64mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.911g 0.041g 13%
Selenium 7.4µg 0.3µg 13%
Folate 23µg 68µg 11%
Calories 245kcal 23kcal 11%
Carbs 33.5g 2.65g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.155mg 9%
Sodium 185mg 4mg 8%
Potassium 50mg 295mg 7%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.81mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Phosphorus 30mg 56mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.132mg 0.076mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.194mg 0.902mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.209mg 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Protein 2.7g 3.15g 1%
Net carbs 33.5g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.179mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.046mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.108mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blueberry pie Basil
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
2949%
Blueberry pie
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Blueberry pie
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry pie
Blueberry pie is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Blueberry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172779/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.