Icing vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between icing and basil
- Icing has more vitamin B2; however, basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 335% higher.
- Basil has 4 times less vitamin B2 than icing. Icing has 0.302mg of vitamin B2, while basil has 0.076mg.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index than icing.
Food types used in this article are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +6300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +767.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1881.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1057.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +211.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 EVitamin E | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +297.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +310% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3090.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +395.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2435.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2461.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +510.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5422.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1944% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 13µg | 414.8µg | 335% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 1.148mg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.951g | 0.389g | 50% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.385mg | 43% |
| Iron | 0.16mg | 3.17mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 0.64g | 24% |
| Carbs | 67.89g | 2.65g | 22% |
| Calories | 418kcal | 23kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 177mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.076mg | 17% |
| Folate | 8µg | 68µg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 64mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.974g | 0.041g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.155mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.86g | 0.088g | 12% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 295mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 184mg | 4mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.81mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0g | 3.15g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.902mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.055mg | 0.209mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 11.4mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 67.89g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.1g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
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104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.933g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)