Edible mushroom vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between edible mushroom and basil
- Edible mushroom has more vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, iron, vitamin C, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 346% higher.
- Basil has 31 times less selenium than edible mushroom. Edible mushroom has 9.3µg of selenium, while basil has 0.3µg.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index than edible mushroom.
Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, white, 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3000% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +611.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +534% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2342.6% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +428.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +299.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +616.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +51.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +757.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.4% |
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Protein
~3.15g
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Water
~92.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 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 | -18% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.48 g
Fructose:
0.17 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 GlucoseGlucose | +7300% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +750% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Sucrose
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Lactose
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 414.8µg | 346% |
| Manganese | 0.047mg | 1.148mg | 48% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3.17mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg | 0.209mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.402mg | 0.076mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 18mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.607mg | 0.902mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 177mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 0.3µg | 16% |
| Folate | 17µg | 68µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 64mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.318mg | 0.385mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104mg | 0.155mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.034mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 0.389g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 295mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 11.4mg | 1% |
| Calories | 22kcal | 23kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 3.09g | 3.15g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.34g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.26g | 2.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.26g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.98g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.12mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0.02g | 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
26%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
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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