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Herbal tea vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Herbal tea and Basil

  • Herbal tea has less Vitamin K, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 than Basil.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 346% more than Herbal tea.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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 Calcium +2112.5%
Contains more Iron +3862.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +5500%
Contains more Potassium +1375%
Contains more Zinc +1925%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +140.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2112.5%
Contains more Iron +3862.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +5500%
Contains more Potassium +1375%
Contains more Zinc +1925%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +140.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 4

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +6700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2155%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +6700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +257.1%
Equal in Water - 92.06
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 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 Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +257.1%
Equal in Water - 92.06

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herbal tea Basil Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.05g Basil
Protein 0g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0g 0.64g Basil
Carbs 0g 2.65g Basil
Calories 0kcal 23kcal Basil
Fructose 0g 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0g 0.3g Herbal tea
Fiber 0g 1.6g Basil
Calcium 8mg 177mg Basil
Iron 0.08mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 3mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 1mg 56mg Basil
Potassium 20mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.04mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.477mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0µg 0.3µg Basil
Vitamin A 0IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.034mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 1µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 0µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0g 0.041g Herbal tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.389g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Herbal tea 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
0%
Herbal tea
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Herbal tea
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.