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Mustard vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mustard and Basil

  • Mustard has more Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Basil is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, and Folate.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 345% more than Mustard.
  • Basil has 276 times less Sodium than Mustard. Mustard has 1104mg of Sodium, while Basil has 4mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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.
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Basil
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Selenium +11066.7%
Contains more Calcium +181%
Contains more Iron +96.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +94.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +26.6%
Contains more Copper +420.3%
Contains more Manganese +172%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.9%
Contains more Selenium +11066.7%
Contains more Calcium +181%
Contains more Iron +96.9%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +94.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +26.6%
Contains more Copper +420.3%
Contains more Manganese +172%

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 B1 +420.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4739.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.4%
Contains more Folate +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +29528.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.076
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
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 B1 +420.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4739.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.4%
Contains more Folate +871.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +29528.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.076

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Basil
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +421.9%
Contains more Carbs +120%
Contains more Other +124.7%
Equal in Water - 92.06
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +18.7%
Contains more Fats +421.9%
Contains more Carbs +120%
Contains more Other +124.7%
Equal in Water - 92.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Basil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2379.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2379.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Basil
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2250%
Contains more Fructose +1050%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +2250%
Contains more Fructose +1050%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Basil Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 1.05g Mustard
Protein 3.74g 3.15g Mustard
Fats 3.34g 0.64g Mustard
Carbs 5.83g 2.65g Mustard
Calories 60kcal 23kcal Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g 0.02g Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 4g 1.6g Mustard
Calcium 63mg 177mg Basil
Iron 1.61mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 48mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 108mg 56mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 1104mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 0.64mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.074mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.422mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 33.5µg 0.3µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 0.3mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.034mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.209mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 7µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 1.4µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.167mg 0.104mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.104mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg 0.191mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg 0.11mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg 0.036mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.13mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg 0.127mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg 0.051mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Basil
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.088g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.389g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.173g)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.