Kumquat vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between kumquat and basil
- Kumquat has more vitamin C and fiber; however, basil is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, folate, calcium, and magnesium.
- Basil covers your daily need for vitamin K, 346% more than kumquat.
- Kumquat has 4 times more fiber than basil. While kumquat has 6.5g of fiber, basil has only 1.6g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kumquats, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +268.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +305.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +376.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +194.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +750.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +143.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1660% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +330.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +35.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +500% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +194.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 414.8µg | 346% |
| Manganese | 0.135mg | 1.148mg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.095mg | 0.385mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 43.9mg | 18mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 3.17mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 264µg | 28% |
| Fiber | 6.5g | 1.6g | 20% |
| Folate | 17µg | 68µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 177mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 64mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.155mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.81mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 15.9g | 2.65g | 4% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 295mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.88g | 3.15g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.429mg | 0.902mg | 3% |
| Calories | 71kcal | 23kcal | 2% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 11.4mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.171g | 0.389g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.4g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.36g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.208mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.088g | 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
18%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kumquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.062g)
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)