Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Eggnog vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between eggnog and basil

  • Eggnog has more vitamin B12, while basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 345% higher.
  • Eggnog has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggnog is 55, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Eggnog and Basil, fresh.

Infographic

Eggnog vs Basil infographic
Infographic link

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.
Eggnog
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
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 +94.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.8%
Contains more IronIron +1485%
Contains more CopperCopper +2861.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22860%

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.
Eggnog
5
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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Basil
7
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 B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +347.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +281%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +759%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +138166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +6700%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.034mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
3
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
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 +44.4%
Contains more FatsFats +554.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +203.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11.5%
Contains more OtherOther +123.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
1
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Basil
2
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 +1379.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
5
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Basil
1
6% 6% 87%
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +250%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +575%
~equal in Starch ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggnog Basil
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Eggnog Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 414.8µg 345%
Manganese 0.005mg 1.148mg 50%
Copper 0.013mg 0.385mg 41%
Iron 0.2mg 3.17mg 37%
Vitamin A 59µg 264µg 23%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 18mg 18%
Folate 1µg 68µg 17%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.041g 12%
Magnesium 19mg 64mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.076mg 9%
Phosphorus 109mg 56mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.155mg 8%
Choline 52.2mg 11.4mg 7%
Selenium 4.2µg 0.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Calcium 130mg 177mg 5%
Fats 4.19g 0.64g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.902mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.209mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.8mg 4%
Potassium 165mg 295mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0.088g 3%
Calories 88kcal 23kcal 3%
Protein 4.55g 3.15g 3%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.81mg 3%
Sodium 54mg 4mg 2%
Carbs 8.05g 2.65g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.389g 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 8.05g 0.3g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.034mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
17%
Eggnog
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.