Onion vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between onions and basil?
- Onions have less vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, calcium, magnesium, folate, vitamin C, and zinc than basil.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 345% higher.
- Onions have a lower glycemic index than basil.
We used Onions, raw and Basil, fresh types in this comparison.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +540% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +669.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1409.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +887.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +376.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +789.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +143.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +677.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +103600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +257.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +252.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +186.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +540% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +328.6% |
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Water
~92.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +576.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2188.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.041g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +9750% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +6350% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 414.8µg | 345% |
| Manganese | 0.129mg | 1.148mg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.385mg | 38% |
| Iron | 0.21mg | 3.17mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 177mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 64mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Folate | 19µg | 68µg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.81mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.902mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 3.15g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 29mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 295mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.34g | 2.65g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.209mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.389g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.29g | 0.02g | 2% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 11.4mg | 1% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 23kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.24g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.051mg | 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
8%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)