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Duck meat vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between duck meat and basil

  • Duck meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5; however, basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, vitamin C, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 341% higher.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index than duck meat.

Food types used in this article are Duck, domesticated, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
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 ZincZinc +129.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6566.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1509.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains more IronIron +17.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5942.1%

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +425.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +319%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8033.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1033.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 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 ProteinProtein +502.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4329.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +77.6%
Contains more OtherOther +82.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14559.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +838.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Duck meat 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Duck meat Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 5.1µg 414.8µg 341%
Manganese 0.019mg 1.148mg 49%
Saturated fat 9.67g 0.041g 44%
Fats 28.35g 0.64g 43%
Selenium 20µg 0.3µg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 12.9g 0.088g 32%
Protein 18.99g 3.15g 32%
Cholesterol 84mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B3 4.825mg 0.902mg 25%
Vitamin A 63µg 264µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.65g 0.389g 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.098mg 0.209mg 18%
Copper 0.227mg 0.385mg 18%
Calcium 11mg 177mg 17%
Folate 6µg 68µg 16%
Calories 337kcal 23kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.076mg 15%
Phosphorus 156mg 56mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.174mg 0.034mg 12%
Magnesium 16mg 64mg 11%
Zinc 1.86mg 0.81mg 10%
Choline 50.4mg 11.4mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Iron 2.7mg 3.17mg 6%
Potassium 204mg 295mg 3%
Sodium 59mg 4mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.155mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.8mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.65g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.05g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.773mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.872mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 1.486mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.752mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.938mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.462mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Duck meat 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
32%
Duck meat
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Duck meat
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.629g)
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.