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Chicken meat vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken meat and Basil

  • Chicken meat has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Vitamin C.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 344% more than Chicken meat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains more Zinc +139.5%
Contains more Selenium +7866.7%
Contains more Calcium +1080%
Contains more Iron +151.6%
Contains more Magnesium +178.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Copper +483.3%
Contains more Manganese +5640%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains more Zinc +139.5%
Contains more Selenium +7866.7%
Contains more Calcium +1080%
Contains more Iron +151.6%
Contains more Magnesium +178.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Copper +483.3%
Contains more Manganese +5640%

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 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +840.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +392.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3176.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1260%
Contains more Vitamin K +17183.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
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 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +840.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +392.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3176.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1260%
Contains more Vitamin K +17183.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +766.7%
Contains more Fats +2025%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.9%
Equal in Other - 1.5
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 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 Protein +766.7%
Contains more Fats +2025%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.9%
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5968.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +663.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5968.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +663.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Basil Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.05g Basil
Protein 27.3g 3.15g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 0.64g Chicken meat
Carbs 0g 2.65g Basil
Calories 239kcal 23kcal Chicken meat
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0g 0.3g Chicken meat
Fiber 0g 1.6g Basil
Calcium 15mg 177mg Basil
Iron 1.26mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 23mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 182mg 56mg Chicken meat
Potassium 223mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 82mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 1.94mg 0.81mg Chicken meat
Copper 0.066mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.02mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 23.9µg 0.3µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.034mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.076mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 0.902mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.209mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.155mg Chicken meat
Folate 5µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Chicken meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.039mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.104mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.104mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 0.191mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 0.11mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.036mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.13mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 0.127mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.051mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Basil
Saturated Fat 3.79g 0.041g Basil
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Chicken meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 0.088g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 0.389g Chicken meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat 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
36%
Chicken meat
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.749g)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.