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Poblano vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Poblano and Basil

  • Poblano has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Basil has more Vitamin C.
  • Poblano's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 260% more.
  • Poblano has 30 times more Vitamin B2 than Basil. Poblano has 2.255mg of Vitamin B2, while Basil has 0.076mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peppers, ancho, dried 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 Iron +244.8%
Contains more Magnesium +76.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.9%
Contains more Potassium +717.3%
Contains more Zinc +75.3%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Contains more Calcium +190.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Iron +244.8%
Contains more Magnesium +76.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.9%
Contains more Potassium +717.3%
Contains more Zinc +75.3%
Contains more Copper +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +866.7%
Contains more Calcium +190.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%

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 A +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2867.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +609.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +853.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2180.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Equal in Folate - 68
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 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 A +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2867.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +609.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +853.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2180.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Equal in Folate - 68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Basil
Contains more Protein +276.5%
Contains more Fats +1181.3%
Contains more Carbs +1840.4%
Contains more Other +292.7%
Contains more Water +306.8%
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 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 +276.5%
Contains more Fats +1181.3%
Contains more Carbs +1840.4%
Contains more Other +292.7%
Contains more Water +306.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Basil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +459.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1059.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +459.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1059.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poblano Basil Opinion
Net carbs 29.82g 1.05g Poblano
Protein 11.86g 3.15g Poblano
Fats 8.2g 0.64g Poblano
Carbs 51.42g 2.65g Poblano
Calories 281kcal 23kcal Poblano
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Poblano
Fiber 21.6g 1.6g Poblano
Calcium 61mg 177mg Basil
Iron 10.93mg 3.17mg Poblano
Magnesium 113mg 64mg Poblano
Phosphorus 201mg 56mg Poblano
Potassium 2411mg 295mg Poblano
Sodium 43mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 1.42mg 0.81mg Poblano
Copper 0.508mg 0.385mg Poblano
Manganese 1.279mg 1.148mg Poblano
Selenium 2.9µg 0.3µg Poblano
Vitamin A 20438IU 5275IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 1022µg 264µg Poblano
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 2mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.034mg Poblano
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.076mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 0.902mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 0.209mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 0.155mg Poblano
Folate 69µg 68µg Poblano
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.039mg Poblano
Threonine 0.425mg 0.104mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0.104mg Poblano
Leucine 0.605mg 0.191mg Poblano
Lysine 0.515mg 0.11mg Poblano
Methionine 0.142mg 0.036mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.13mg Poblano
Valine 0.489mg 0.127mg Poblano
Histidine 0.232mg 0.051mg Poblano
Saturated Fat 0.82g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.492g 0.088g Poblano
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 0.389g Poblano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poblano 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
242%
Poblano
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.779g)
Which food is cheaper?
Basil
Basil is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.