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Lime vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lime and Basil

  • Lime has more Vitamin C, however, Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 345% more than Lime.
  • Lime has 2 times more Vitamin C than Basil. While Lime has 29.1mg of Vitamin C, Basil has only 18mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Limes, 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.
Lime
Lime
2
:
8
Basil
Basil
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +428.3%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +189.2%
Contains more Zinc +636.4%
Contains more Copper +492.3%
Contains more Manganese +14250%
Lime
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Basil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +436.4%
Contains more Iron +428.3%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +189.2%
Contains more Zinc +636.4%
Contains more Copper +492.3%
Contains more Manganese +14250%

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.
Lime
Lime
2
:
8
Basil
Basil
Contains more Vitamin C +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +10450%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +69033.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.209
Lime
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Basil
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 C +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +10450%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +351%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +69033.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.209

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
Lime
1
:
4
Basil
Basil
Contains more Carbs +297.7%
Contains more Protein +350%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Other +400%
Equal in Water - 92.06
Lime
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Basil
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 Carbs +297.7%
Contains more Protein +350%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Other +400%
Equal in Water - 92.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
Lime
1
:
2
Basil
Basil
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +607.3%
Lime
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Basil
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +607.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lime Basil Opinion
Net carbs 7.74g 1.05g Lime
Protein 0.7g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.2g 0.64g Basil
Carbs 10.54g 2.65g Lime
Calories 30kcal 23kcal Lime
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 1.69g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g Lime
Calcium 33mg 177mg Basil
Iron 0.6mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 6mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 18mg 56mg Basil
Potassium 102mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 2mg 4mg Lime
Zinc 0.11mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.065mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.008mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 0.4µg 0.3µg Lime
Vitamin A 50IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 29.1mg 18mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.034mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.209mg Lime
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 8µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 0.6µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.014mg 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.002mg 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.051mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.022g 0.041g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.389g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lime 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
13%
Lime
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
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 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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.