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Oat vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Oat and Basil

  • Oat has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B5, however, Basil has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 164% more.
  • Oat has 22 times more Vitamin B1 than Basil. Oat has 0.763mg of Vitamin B1, while Basil has 0.034mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oats 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.
Oat
8
:
2
Basil
Contains more Iron +48.9%
Contains more Magnesium +176.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +833.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +390.1%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Manganese +328.2%
Contains more Calcium +227.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Iron +48.9%
Contains more Magnesium +176.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +833.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +390.1%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Manganese +328.2%
Contains more Calcium +227.8%

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.
Oat
4
:
6
Basil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.902
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
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 +2144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +545.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.902

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
4
:
1
Basil
Contains more Protein +436.2%
Contains more Fats +978.1%
Contains more Carbs +2400.8%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Water +1020%
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +436.2%
Contains more Fats +978.1%
Contains more Carbs +2400.8%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Water +1020%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
2
:
1
Basil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2375%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +551.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2375%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +551.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Basil Opinion
Net carbs 55.67g 1.05g Oat
Protein 16.89g 3.15g Oat
Fats 6.9g 0.64g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 2.65g Oat
Calories 389kcal 23kcal Oat
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 1.6g Oat
Calcium 54mg 177mg Basil
Iron 4.72mg 3.17mg Oat
Magnesium 177mg 64mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 56mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 295mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 4mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 0.81mg Oat
Copper 0.626mg 0.385mg Oat
Manganese 4.916mg 1.148mg Oat
Selenium 0.3µg Basil
Vitamin A 0IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.034mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.076mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.902mg Oat
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.209mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 56µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.039mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.104mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.104mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg 0.191mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg 0.11mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg 0.036mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.13mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg 0.127mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg 0.051mg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 0.088g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.389g Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat 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
33%
Oat
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.176g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.