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Dandelion greens vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Dandelion greens and Basil

  • Dandelion greens have more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, while Basil have more Manganese, Copper, and Folate.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 303% higher.
  • Basil contains 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Dandelion greens. Dandelion greens contain 0.19mg of Vitamin B1, while Basil contains 0.034mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Dandelion greens, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
Basil
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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 PotassiumPotassium +34.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +235.7%
~equal in Calcium ~177mg
~equal in Iron ~3.17mg

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 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
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% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +330%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +87.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +209.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +148.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Basil
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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 CarbsCarbs +247.2%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
~equal in Fats ~0.64g
~equal in Water ~92.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Basil
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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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +528.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Basil Opinion
Calories 45kcal 23kcal Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.7g 0.64g Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 18mg Dandelion greens
Net carbs 5.7g 1.05g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 2.65g Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 187mg 177mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 295mg Dandelion greens
Iron 3.1mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 0.71g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 3.5g 1.6g Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 0.41mg 0.81mg Basil
Phosphorus 66mg 56mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 10161IU 5275IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 508µg 264µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 0.8mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.5µg 0.3µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.034mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.076mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.155mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 414.8µg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 68µg Basil
Choline 35.3mg 11.4mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.389g Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens 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
228%
Dandelion greens
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.