Dried fruit vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between dried fruit and basil?
- Dried fruit is richer in potassium, vitamin E, fiber, and vitamin B3, yet basil is richer in vitamin K, manganese, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and calcium.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 343% higher.
- Dried fruit has 5 times more vitamin E than basil. Dried fruit has 4.33mg of vitamin E, while basil has 0.8mg.
- Dried fruit has a lower glycemic index than basil.
We used Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +293.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +633.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +388.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +441.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +187% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +146.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13280.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +580% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2263.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +198% |
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Protein
~3.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
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 | -58.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +425.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
7.89 g
Glucose:
33.08 g
Fructose:
12.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +165300% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +62250% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 414.8µg | 343% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 1.148mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 295mg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 0.8mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 1.6g | 23% |
| Carbs | 62.64g | 2.65g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 18mg | 19% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 0.02g | 16% |
| Folate | 10µg | 68µg | 15% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 177mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 0.902mg | 11% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 23kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 264µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 64mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 0.209mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 3.17mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.385mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.81mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.389g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.39g | 3.15g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.34g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 11.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
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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
24%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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