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Cookie dough vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cookie dough and basil?

  • Cookie dough is richer in vitamin B1 and selenium, yet basil is richer in vitamin A, copper, vitamin C, manganese, calcium, and iron.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 104% higher.
  • Cookie dough has 116 times more saturated fat than basil. Cookie dough has 4.751g of saturated fat, while basil has 0.041g.
  • Cookie dough has a lower glycemic index than basil.

We used Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough and Basil, fresh types in this comparison.

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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 20% 9.3% 13% 80% 37% 17% 45% 38% 100% 50%
Basil
Basil
8
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 +85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2933.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +471%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.7%
Contains more IronIron +48.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.1%

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% 1.3% 0% 0% 59% 34% 35% 22% 9.5% 5% 0% 26% 0%
Basil
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 B1Vitamin B1 +588.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Basil
Basil
2
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 +71.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2853.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2130.2%
Contains more WaterWater +501.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 59% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.751 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.592 g
Basil
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 +11867%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +566.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cookie dough Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 346%
Copper 0.11mg 0.385mg 31%
Vitamin A 4µg 264µg 29%
Fats 18.9g 0.64g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 10.531g 0.088g 26%
Saturated fat 4.751g 0.041g 21%
Calories 424kcal 23kcal 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg 20%
Carbs 59.1g 2.65g 19%
Manganese 0.765mg 1.148mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.234mg 0.034mg 17%
Selenium 9.1µg 0.3µg 16%
Calcium 31mg 177mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.592g 0.389g 15%
Iron 2.14mg 3.17mg 13%
Sodium 294mg 4mg 13%
Magnesium 28mg 64mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.155mg 9%
Cholesterol 24mg 0mg 8%
Folate 35µg 68µg 8%
Phosphorus 104mg 56mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.865mg 0.902mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.076mg 6%
Protein 5.4g 3.15g 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Fiber 2.5g 1.6g 4%
Potassium 147mg 295mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.372mg 0.209mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.81mg 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Net carbs 56.6g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.177mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.227mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.414mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.125mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cookie dough 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
15%
Cookie dough
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Cookie dough
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.71g)
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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.