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Cream cheese vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cream cheese and basil

  • Cream cheese has more selenium, while basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 344% higher.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2766.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +611.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.5%
Contains more IronIron +2781.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2038.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +62%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10336.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Basil
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +891.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19652.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +655.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.8mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Basil
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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 ProteinProtein +95.2%
Contains more FatsFats +5281.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.3%
Contains more WaterWater +75%
Contains more OtherOther +18.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10021.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Basil
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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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Cream cheese Basil
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.1µg 414.8µg 344%
Saturated fat 20.213g 0.041g 92%
Fats 34.44g 0.64g 52%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.148mg 49%
Copper 0.018mg 0.385mg 41%
Iron 0.11mg 3.17mg 38%
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 8.907g 0.088g 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg 20%
Calories 350kcal 23kcal 16%
Folate 9µg 68µg 15%
Selenium 8.6µg 0.3µg 15%
Sodium 314mg 4mg 13%
Magnesium 9mg 64mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.076mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.155mg 8%
Calcium 97mg 177mg 8%
Phosphorus 107mg 56mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.389g 7%
Protein 6.15g 3.15g 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.209mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.902mg 5%
Vitamin A 308µg 264µg 5%
Potassium 132mg 295mg 5%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.81mg 3%
Choline 27.2mg 11.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.034mg 1%
Carbs 5.52g 2.65g 1%
Net carbs 5.52g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 3.76g 0.3g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Cream cheese
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.172g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.

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