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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, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Basil is 344% higher.
  • Basil has 2 times less Fiber than Fruitcake. Fruitcake has 3.7g of Fiber, while Basil has 1.6g.

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.
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +92.8%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +670%
Contains more Manganese +421.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +92.8%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +670%
Contains more Manganese +421.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56

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.
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Basil
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +23877.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin K +27553.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.209
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
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 E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +23877.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237%
Contains more Folate +240%
Contains more Vitamin K +27553.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.209

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4672.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +754.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4672.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +754.2%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Basil Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 1.05g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 3.15g Basil
Fats 9.1g 0.64g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 2.65g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 23kcal Fruitcake
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 27.42g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 3.7g 1.6g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 177mg Basil
Iron 2.07mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 16mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 52mg 56mg Basil
Potassium 153mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 101mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 0.27mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.05mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.22mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 2µg 0.3µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 22IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.8mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.034mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.076mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.209mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 20µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.039mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.104mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg 0.191mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg 0.11mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg 0.036mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.13mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg 0.127mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg 0.051mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Basil
Saturated Fat 1.048g 0.041g Basil
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 0.088g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.389g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
10%
Fruitcake
131%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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.