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Celeriac vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Celeriac and Basil

  • Celeriac has more Phosphorus, however, Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 312% more than Celeriac.
  • Basil contains 2 times less Phosphorus than Celeriac. Celeriac contains 115mg of Phosphorus, while Basil contains 56mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Celeriac, 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.
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Basil
Contains more Phosphorus +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +311.6%
Contains more Iron +352.9%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +626.6%
Equal in Potassium - 295
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 27% 15% 50% 27% 14% 10% 24% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.4%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +311.6%
Contains more Iron +352.9%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +145.5%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +626.6%
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.
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Basil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +911.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.155
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 27% 13% 14% 14% 22% 39% 6% 0% 103%
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 B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +911.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.155

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Basil
Contains more Carbs +247.2%
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 92.06
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 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 +247.2%
Contains more Protein +110%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Water - 92.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Basil
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.8%
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.148 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celeriac Basil Opinion
Net carbs 7.4g 1.05g Celeriac
Protein 1.5g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.3g 0.64g Basil
Carbs 9.2g 2.65g Celeriac
Calories 42kcal 23kcal Celeriac
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 1.6g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Celeriac
Calcium 43mg 177mg Basil
Iron 0.7mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 20mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 115mg 56mg Celeriac
Potassium 300mg 295mg Celeriac
Sodium 100mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 0.33mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.07mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.158mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Celeriac
Vitamin A 0IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 8mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.034mg Celeriac
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.352mg 0.209mg Celeriac
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.155mg Celeriac
Folate 8µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 41µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.079g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g 0.389g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celeriac 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
20%
Celeriac
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Celeriac
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Celeriac
Celeriac is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/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.