Escarole vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are escarole and basil different?
- Escarole is richer in vitamin B5, while basil is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Basil covers your daily need for vitamin K, 169% more than escarole.
- Escarole contains 4 times more vitamin B5 than basil. Escarole contains 0.826mg of vitamin B5, while basil contains 0.209mg.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index (70) than escarole (0).
Escarole, cooked, boiled, drained, no salt added and Basil, fresh types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +392.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +284.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +340.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +342.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +198.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +73.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +295.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +445.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +180.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +189.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +868.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +173.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +255.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.5% |
~equal in
Water
~92.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +380.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.041g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 211.9µg | 414.8µg | 169% |
| Copper | 0.087mg | 0.385mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.385mg | 1.148mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 3.17mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 94µg | 264µg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 18mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 177mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.826mg | 0.209mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 64mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.016mg | 0.155mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 22mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.15g | 3.15g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.312mg | 0.902mg | 4% |
| Folate | 78µg | 68µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.389g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 245mg | 295mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.81mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 11.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 23kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.07g | 2.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.27g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.23g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.046mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.09mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
57%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Escarole is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Escarole is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Escarole is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.