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Mustard Greens Raw vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mustard Greens Raw and basil

  • Mustard Greens Raw have more vitamin C, vitamin E, and fiber; however, basil has more vitamin K, copper, iron, folate, vitamin A, magnesium, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 131% higher.
  • Basil has 4 times less vitamin C than mustard Greens Raw. Mustard Greens Raw have 70mg of vitamin C, while basil has 18mg.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index than mustard Greens Raw.

Food types used in this article are Mustard greens, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 35% 34% 62% 55% 6.8% 25% 2.6% 0% 4.9%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.9%
Contains more IronIron +93.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +224%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
~equal in Phosphorus ~56mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 233% 50% 40% 0% 20% 25% 15% 13% 42% 0% 644% 9% 0.27%
Basil
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +61.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +2180%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.209mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 91%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 90.7 g
Other: 1.35 g
Basil
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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 CarbsCarbs +76.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.1%
Contains more FatsFats +52.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%
~equal in Water ~92.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 66% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.092 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +923.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.088g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Greens Raw Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 257.5µg 414.8µg 131%
Vitamin C 70mg 18mg 58%
Manganese 1.148mg 50%
Copper 0.165mg 0.385mg 24%
Iron 1.64mg 3.17mg 19%
Folate 12µg 68µg 14%
Vitamin A 151µg 264µg 13%
Vitamin E 2.01mg 0.8mg 8%
Magnesium 32mg 64mg 8%
Fiber 3.2g 1.6g 6%
Calcium 115mg 177mg 6%
Zinc 0.25mg 0.81mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.034mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.076mg 3%
Potassium 384mg 295mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.155mg 2%
Choline 0.5mg 11.4mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.389g 2%
Sodium 20mg 4mg 1%
Carbs 4.67g 2.65g 1%
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg 1%
Protein 2.86g 3.15g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 0.902mg 1%
Calories 27kcal 23kcal 0%
Fats 0.42g 0.64g 0%
Net carbs 1.47g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 1.32g 0.3g N/A
Phosphorus 58mg 56mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.21mg 0.209mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0.041g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.092g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard Greens Raw Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
84%
Mustard Greens Raw
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Mustard Greens Raw
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard Greens Raw
Mustard Greens Raw is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 Greens Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169256/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.