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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, Manganese, Copper, and Iron.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 344% more than Cheese.
  • Basil has less Cholesterol.

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
5
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Basil
8
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% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
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 AVitamin A +324.7%
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 Opinion
Calories 404kcal 23kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 3.15g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0.64g Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Net carbs 3.09g 1.05g Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 2.65g Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 710mg 177mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 295mg Basil
Iron 0.14mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 0.48g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 0g 1.6g Basil
Copper 0.03mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 3.64mg 0.81mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 56mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 1242IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 264µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 28.5µg 0.3µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.034mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.076mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.209mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.155mg Basil
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 414.8µg Basil
Folate 27µg 68µg Basil
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Basil
Choline 16.5mg 11.4mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.088g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.389g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.039mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.104mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.104mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.191mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.11mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.036mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.13mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.127mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.051mg Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.02g Basil
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
33%
Cheese
121%
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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