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Fruitcake vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fruitcake and basil

  • Fruitcake has more fiber; however, basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, vitamin C, calcium, iron, folate, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 344% higher.
  • Basil has 2 times less fiber than fruitcake. Fruitcake has 3.7g of fiber, while basil has 1.6g.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index than fruitcake.

Food types used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 SeleniumSelenium +566.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +436.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.8%
Contains more IronIron +53.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +670%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +421.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~56mg

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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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 EVitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +237%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27553.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.209mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 FatsFats +1321.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2224.5%
Contains more WaterWater +263.9%
Contains more OtherOther +36.4%
~equal in Protein ~3.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 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 +4672.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +754.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake 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 Fruitcake Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.5µg 414.8µg 344%
Manganese 0.22mg 1.148mg 40%
Copper 0.05mg 0.385mg 37%
Vitamin A 7µg 264µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.389g 20%
Carbs 61.6g 2.65g 20%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 18mg 19%
Calories 324kcal 23kcal 15%
Iron 2.07mg 3.17mg 14%
Calcium 33mg 177mg 14%
Fats 9.1g 0.64g 13%
Folate 20µg 68µg 12%
Magnesium 16mg 64mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 0.088g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.155mg 8%
Fiber 3.7g 1.6g 8%
Saturated fat 1.048g 0.041g 5%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.81mg 5%
Potassium 153mg 295mg 4%
Sodium 101mg 4mg 4%
Selenium 2µg 0.3µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.076mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Protein 2.9g 3.15g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.902mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.034mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.8mg 1%
Phosphorus 52mg 56mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 0.3g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.209mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Choline 8.9mg 11.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.007g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.