Brussels sprouts vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Brussels sprouts and basil
- Brussels sprouts have more vitamin C, fiber, and vitamin B1; however, basil has more vitamin K, manganese, copper, vitamin A, iron, calcium, and magnesium.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 198% more.
- Brussels sprouts have 5 times more vitamin C than basil. Brussels sprouts have 85mg of vitamin C, while basil has 18mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +31.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +433.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +178.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +321.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +450% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +240.7% |
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 | +372.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +308.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +594.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +134.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +237.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.3% |
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Protein
~3.15g
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Water
~92.06g
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Other
~1.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
153 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39231.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +282.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
0.81 g
Fructose:
0.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.02 g
Fructose:
0.02 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.27 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3950% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +4550% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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Lactose
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Maltose
~0g
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 0.389g | 1017% |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 414.8µg | 198% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 18mg | 74% |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 1.148mg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.385mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 264µg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 3.17mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 177mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 64mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.034mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.155mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.81mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 295mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Folate | 61µg | 68µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 2.65g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.209mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.902mg | 1% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 11.4mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 23kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 3.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0.051mg | 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
73%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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