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Buttermilk vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Buttermilk and Basil

  • Buttermilk has more Vitamin B12, however, Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 346% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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 Phosphorus +58.9%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Contains more Calcium +52.6%
Contains more Iron +6240%
Contains more Magnesium +481.8%
Contains more Potassium +95.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Copper +3400%
Contains more Manganese +57300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.9%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Contains more Calcium +52.6%
Contains more Iron +6240%
Contains more Magnesium +481.8%
Contains more Potassium +95.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Contains more Copper +3400%
Contains more Manganese +57300%

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.
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Basil
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +11123.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1455.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.9%
Contains more Folate +1260%
Contains more Vitamin K +414700%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +11123.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1455.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.9%
Contains more Folate +1260%
Contains more Vitamin K +414700%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +80.8%
Contains more Other +68.5%
Equal in Protein - 3.15
Equal in Water - 92.06
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
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 Fats +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +80.8%
Contains more Other +68.5%
Equal in Protein - 3.15
Equal in Water - 92.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1078.8%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1078.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Basil Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 1.05g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 3.15g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 0.64g Buttermilk
Carbs 4.79g 2.65g Buttermilk
Calories 40kcal 23kcal Buttermilk
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 4.79g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 0g 1.6g Basil
Calcium 116mg 177mg Basil
Iron 0.05mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 11mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 89mg 56mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 190mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 0.42mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.011mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.002mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 2µg 0.3µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 47IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.034mg
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.076mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.209mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 5µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.039mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg 0.104mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.104mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg 0.191mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg 0.11mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg 0.036mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.13mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg 0.127mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg 0.051mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.548g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0.088g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.389g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Basil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Buttermilk
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.507g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.