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Cheese vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cheese and basil

  • Cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, selenium, and vitamin B12; however, basil is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and iron.
  • Basil covers your daily need for vitamin K, 344% more than cheese.
  • Basil has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of basil is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Basil
6
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 CalciumCalcium +301.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +349.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +712.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +288.2%
Contains more IronIron +2164.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1183.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4151.9%

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.
Cheese
6
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Basil
7
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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1428.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17183.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
4
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Basil
1
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 +626%
Contains more FatsFats +5104.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.6%
Contains more OtherOther +147.3%
Contains more WaterWater +148.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Basil
1
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 +10406.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +265.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Basil
2
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 GlucoseGlucose +1200%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +170%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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.
Cheese Basil
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.4µg 414.8µg 344%
Saturated fat 18.867g 0.041g 86%
Phosphorus 455mg 56mg 57%
Calcium 710mg 177mg 53%
Selenium 28.5µg 0.3µg 51%
Fats 33.31g 0.64g 50%
Manganese 0.027mg 1.148mg 49%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Protein 22.87g 3.15g 39%
Copper 0.03mg 0.385mg 39%
Iron 0.14mg 3.17mg 38%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Sodium 653mg 4mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.076mg 27%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.81mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.088g 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg 20%
Calories 404kcal 23kcal 19%
Folate 27µg 68µg 10%
Magnesium 27mg 64mg 9%
Vitamin A 330µg 264µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.389g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.155mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Potassium 76mg 295mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.902mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.209mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.8mg 1%
Choline 16.5mg 11.4mg 1%
Carbs 3.09g 2.65g 0%
Net carbs 3.09g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 0.3g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.034mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
35%
Cheese
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.826g)
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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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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