Guava vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Guava and Basil
- Guava has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc.
- Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 344% more than Guava.
- Guava has 13 times more Vitamin C than Basil. While Guava has 228.3mg of Vitamin C, Basil has only 18mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Guavas, common, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +41.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +883.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1119.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +252.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +665.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +1168.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +745.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +15853.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +440.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.9% |
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Monounsaturated Fat
~0.088g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.389g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 68kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 2.55g | 3.15g |
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| Fats | 0.95g | 0.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 228.3mg | 18mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.92g | 1.05g |
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| Carbs | 14.32g | 2.65g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 64mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 177mg |
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| Potassium | 417mg | 295mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 3.17mg |
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| Sugar | 8.92g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.23mg | 0.385mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 56mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 624IU | 5275IU |
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 264µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.73mg | 0.8mg |
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| Manganese | 0.15mg | 1.148mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.084mg | 0.902mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.451mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 414.8µg |
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| Folate | 49µg | 68µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 11.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.272g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.087g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.401g | 0.389g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.104mg |
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| Leucine | 0.171mg | 0.191mg |
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| Lysine | 0.072mg | 0.11mg |
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| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.087mg | 0.127mg |
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| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.051mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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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
74%
121%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Guava is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
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.