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Carrot vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carrot and Basil different?

  • Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 335% more than Carrot.
  • Carrot contains 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Basil. Carrot contains 835µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Basil contains 264µg.

Carrots, raw and Basil, fresh types were used in this article.

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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.
Carrot
1
:
9
Basil
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +956.7%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +237.5%
Contains more Copper +755.6%
Contains more Manganese +702.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Potassium - 295
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +956.7%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +237.5%
Contains more Copper +755.6%
Contains more Manganese +702.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Potassium - 295

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.
Carrot
4
:
6
Basil
Contains more Vitamin A +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3042.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.902
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 A +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3042.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.902

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
1
:
4
Basil
Contains more Carbs +261.5%
Contains more Protein +238.7%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Equal in Water - 92.06
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 Carbs +261.5%
Contains more Protein +238.7%
Contains more Fats +166.7%
Contains more Other +56.3%
Equal in Water - 92.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
1
:
2
Basil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +528.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.5%
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +528.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
4
:
1
Basil
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2850%
Contains more Fructose +2650%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 6% 87%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2850%
Contains more Fructose +2650%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot Basil Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 1.05g Carrot
Protein 0.93g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.24g 0.64g Basil
Carbs 9.58g 2.65g Carrot
Calories 41kcal 23kcal Carrot
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g 0.02g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g Carrot
Calcium 33mg 177mg Basil
Iron 0.3mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 12mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 35mg 56mg Basil
Potassium 320mg 295mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 0.24mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.045mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.143mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.1µg 0.3µg Basil
Vitamin A 16706IU 5275IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 264µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 5.9mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.034mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 0.902mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 0.209mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 19µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 13.2µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.191mg 0.104mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.102mg 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.101mg 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.02mg 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.069mg 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.04mg 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.041g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g 0.389g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.