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Omelette vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Omelette and Basil

  • Omelette has more Selenium, Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Basil has more Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Basil is 342% higher.

Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, omelet 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.
Omelette
Omelette
3
:
7
Basil
Basil
Contains more Phosphorus +198.2%
Contains more Zinc +34.6%
Contains more Selenium +8500%
Contains more Calcium +268.8%
Contains more Iron +114.2%
Contains more Magnesium +481.8%
Contains more Potassium +152.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +511.1%
Contains more Manganese +4683.3%
Omelette
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 8% 72% 11% 21% 30% 21% 4% 141%
Basil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.2%
Contains more Zinc +34.6%
Contains more Selenium +8500%
Contains more Calcium +268.8%
Contains more Iron +114.2%
Contains more Magnesium +481.8%
Contains more Potassium +152.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +511.1%
Contains more Manganese +4683.3%

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.
Omelette
Omelette
5
:
6
Basil
Basil
Contains more Vitamin E +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +407.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +754.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1309.4%
Contains more Folate +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +9117.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.155
Omelette
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 26% 51% 0% 9% 90% 2% 78% 33% 30% 96% 12%
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 E +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +407.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +754.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1309.4%
Contains more Folate +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +9117.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.034
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.155

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Omelette
Omelette
2
:
3
Basil
Basil
Contains more Protein +235.6%
Contains more Fats +1721.9%
Contains more Carbs +314.1%
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Other +50%
Omelette
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 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 Protein +235.6%
Contains more Fats +1721.9%
Contains more Carbs +314.1%
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Omelette
Omelette
2
:
1
Basil
Basil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5403.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +597.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Omelette
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.712 g
Basil
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5403.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +597.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Omelette
Omelette
1
:
2
Basil
Basil
Contains more Glucose +1450%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Omelette
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Basil
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 Glucose +1450%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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.
Omelette Basil
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Omelette Basil Opinion
Net carbs 0.64g 1.05g Basil
Protein 10.57g 3.15g Omelette
Fats 11.66g 0.64g Omelette
Carbs 0.64g 2.65g Basil
Calories 154kcal 23kcal Omelette
Fructose 0g 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.31g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 0g 1.6g Basil
Calcium 48mg 177mg Basil
Iron 1.48mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 11mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 167mg 56mg Omelette
Potassium 117mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 155mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 1.09mg 0.81mg Omelette
Copper 0.063mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.024mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 25.8µg 0.3µg Omelette
Vitamin A 617IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 172µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 1.29mg 0.8mg Omelette
Vitamin D 69IU 0IU Omelette
Vitamin D 1.7µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.034mg
Vitamin B2 0.386mg 0.076mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 1.289mg 0.209mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 39µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg Omelette
Vitamin K 4.5µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.039mg Omelette
Threonine 0.467mg 0.104mg Omelette
Isoleucine 0.565mg 0.104mg Omelette
Leucine 0.913mg 0.191mg Omelette
Lysine 0.767mg 0.11mg Omelette
Methionine 0.319mg 0.036mg Omelette
Phenylalanine 0.572mg 0.13mg Omelette
Valine 0.722mg 0.127mg Omelette
Histidine 0.26mg 0.051mg Omelette
Cholesterol 313mg 0mg Basil
Trans Fat 0.709g 0g Basil
Saturated Fat 3.319g 0.041g Basil
Omega-3 - DHA 0.049g 0g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 4.843g 0.088g Omelette
Polyunsaturated fat 2.712g 0.389g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

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Omelette 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
38%
Omelette
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Omelette
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.278g)
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.