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Figs vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Figs and Basil

  • Figs have less Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus than Basil.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 342% more than Figs.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Figs, 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.
Figs
Figs
1
:
9
Basil
Basil
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +405.7%
Contains more Iron +756.8%
Contains more Magnesium +276.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Zinc +440%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +796.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Basil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +405.7%
Contains more Iron +756.8%
Contains more Magnesium +276.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains more Zinc +440%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Manganese +796.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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.
Figs
Figs
2
:
8
Basil
Basil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3614.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +8725.5%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Basil
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 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3614.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +8725.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
1
:
4
Basil
Basil
Contains more Carbs +623.8%
Contains more Protein +320%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Basil
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 +623.8%
Contains more Protein +320%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +127.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
0
:
3
Basil
Basil
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.1%
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Basil
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Basil Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 1.05g Figs
Protein 0.75g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.3g 0.64g Basil
Carbs 19.18g 2.65g Figs
Calories 74kcal 23kcal Figs
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 16.26g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 2.9g 1.6g Figs
Calcium 35mg 177mg Basil
Iron 0.37mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 17mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 14mg 56mg Basil
Potassium 232mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 1mg 4mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.07mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.128mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.2µg 0.3µg Basil
Vitamin A 142IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 2mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.034mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.209mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 6µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 4.7µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.024mg 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.033mg 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.03mg 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.006mg 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.028mg 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.011mg 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.389g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
9%
Figs
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.