Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Breadfruit vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between breadfruit and basil

  • Breadfruit has more fiber and vitamin C; however, basil is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, calcium, folate, and magnesium.
  • Basil covers your daily need for vitamin K, 345% more than breadfruit.
  • Breadfruit has 3 times more fiber than basil. While breadfruit has 4.9g of fiber, basil has only 1.6g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Breadfruit, raw and Basil, fresh.

Infographic

Breadfruit vs Basil infographic
Infographic link

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 18% 5.1% 43% 20% 28% 3.3% 13% 0.26% 7.8% 3.3%
Basil
7
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 PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +156%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +941.2%
Contains more IronIron +487%
Contains more CopperCopper +358.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +575%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1813.3%

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.
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 97% 0% 2% 0% 28% 6.9% 17% 27% 23% 0% 1.3% 11% 5.3%
Basil
7
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 CVitamin C +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +82860%
Contains more FolateFolate +385.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.902mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 71%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 27.12 g
Water: 70.65 g
Other: 0.93 g
Basil
4
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 CarbsCarbs +923.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.4%
Contains more FatsFats +178.3%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%
Contains more OtherOther +61.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 23% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.066 g
Basil
3
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +158.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +489.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Breadfruit Basil
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Breadfruit Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.5µg 414.8µg 345%
Manganese 0.06mg 1.148mg 47%
Copper 0.084mg 0.385mg 33%
Iron 0.54mg 3.17mg 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 264µg 29%
Calcium 17mg 177mg 16%
Folate 14µg 68µg 14%
Fiber 4.9g 1.6g 13%
Vitamin C 29mg 18mg 12%
Magnesium 25mg 64mg 9%
Carbs 27.12g 2.65g 8%
Potassium 490mg 295mg 6%
Zinc 0.12mg 0.81mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.034mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.457mg 0.209mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.8mg 5%
Protein 1.07g 3.15g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.155mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.076mg 4%
Calories 103kcal 23kcal 4%
Phosphorus 30mg 56mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.066g 0.389g 2%
Fats 0.23g 0.64g 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg 1%
Net carbs 22.22g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 11g 0.3g N/A
Sodium 2mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.902mg 0%
Choline 9.8mg 11.4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.048g 0.041g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 0.088g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.052mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.064mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.065mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.01mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Breadfruit Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
17%
Breadfruit
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Breadfruit
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Breadfruit
Breadfruit is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
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?
?
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. Breadfruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171714/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.