Broth vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between broth and basil
- Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, and choline; however, basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1038% higher.
- Basil has 93 times less selenium than broth. Broth has 28µg of selenium, while basil has 0.3µg.
- Basil is lower in sodium.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index than broth.
Food types used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +196.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9233.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +665.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +194.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +465.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +187.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +905.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +428.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2068.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +579.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3178.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3955.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5990.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1051.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 23875mg | 4mg | 1038% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 414.8µg | 346% |
| Selenium | 28µg | 0.3µg | 50% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 1.148mg | 43% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.385mg | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Protein | 16.66g | 3.15g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 0.389g | 27% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 3.17mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.076mg | 27% |
| Fats | 13.88g | 0.64g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 18mg | 19% |
| Choline | 114.6mg | 11.4mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 56mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.43g | 0.041g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 0.088g | 13% |
| Calories | 267kcal | 23kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 0.902mg | 10% |
| Folate | 32µg | 68µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.209mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.81mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.034mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Carbs | 18.01g | 2.65g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.155mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.8mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 177mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.01g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Potassium | 309mg | 295mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17.36g | 0.3g | 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% |
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
28%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 23871mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.389g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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