Minestrone vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between minestrone and basil
- Minestrone contains less vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, folate, and vitamin B6 than basil.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for basil is 86% higher.
- Basil has 64 times less sodium than minestrone. Minestrone has 254mg of sodium, while basil has 4mg.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index than minestrone.
Food types used in this article are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 | +2033.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1164.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +734.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +654.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +655.3% |
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 | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +438.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +278% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +353.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
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Water
~92.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +229.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 346% | |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 1.148mg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.385mg | 37% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 3.17mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 264µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 18mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 177mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 64mg | 15% |
| Folate | 15µg | 68µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 4mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.155mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 130mg | 295mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.81mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 0.902mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 3.15g | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.041g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.088g | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 23kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.209mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 2.65g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.389g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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
5%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.189g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins