Brie vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between brie and basil
- Brie has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, basil is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and iron.
- Basil covers your daily vitamin K needs 344% more than brie.
- Basil contains less cholesterol.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of basil is 70, while the glycemic index of brie is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, brie 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +193.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +235.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4733.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +534% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1926.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3276.5% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +584.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +230.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17934.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +558.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4225% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +488.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +90.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9005.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +112.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 414.8µg | 344% |
| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 0.041g | 79% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 0µg | 69% |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 1.148mg | 48% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 0.64g | 42% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.385mg | 41% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 3.15g | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.076mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3.17mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 4mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 0.3µg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 0.088g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 56mg | 19% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 23kcal | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 0.81mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 264µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.209mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 64mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.155mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 295mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.389g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.902mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 2.65g | 1% |
| Folate | 65µg | 68µg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 11.4mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 177mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
45%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.369g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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