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Endive vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Endive and Basil?

  • Endive is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B5, yet Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 153% more.
  • Endive has 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Basil. While Endive has 0.9mg of Vitamin B5, Basil has only 0.209mg.

We used Endive, raw and Basil, fresh types in this article.

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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.
Endive
1
:
9
Basil
Contains more Calcium +240.4%
Contains more Iron +281.9%
Contains more Magnesium +326.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Copper +288.9%
Contains more Manganese +173.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 295
Equal in Zinc - 0.81
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Calcium +240.4%
Contains more Iron +281.9%
Contains more Magnesium +326.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Copper +288.9%
Contains more Manganese +173.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Potassium - 295
Equal in Zinc - 0.81

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.
Endive
3
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7
Basil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.6%
Contains more Folate +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +675%
Contains more Vitamin K +79.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.076
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +330.6%
Contains more Folate +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +675%
Contains more Vitamin K +79.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.076

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
2
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3
Basil
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Protein +152%
Contains more Fats +220%
Equal in Water - 92.06
Equal in Other - 1.5
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
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 Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Protein +152%
Contains more Fats +220%
Equal in Water - 92.06
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
0
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3
Basil
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.1%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Basil Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 1.05g Basil
Protein 1.25g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.2g 0.64g Basil
Carbs 3.35g 2.65g Endive
Calories 17kcal 23kcal Basil
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.25g 0.3g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 1.6g Endive
Calcium 52mg 177mg Basil
Iron 0.83mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 15mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 28mg 56mg Basil
Potassium 314mg 295mg Endive
Sodium 22mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 0.79mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.099mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.42mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.2µg 0.3µg Basil
Vitamin A 2167IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 6.5mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.034mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.209mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 142µg 68µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.05mg 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.098mg 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.063mg 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.014mg 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.063mg 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.023mg 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.389g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Endive Basil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
79%
Endive
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Endive
Endive is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.