Poppy seed vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between poppy seed and basil?
- Poppy seed is higher in manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, and magnesium, yet basil is higher in vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 346% more.
- Poppy seed has 25 times more vitamin B1 than basil. While poppy seed has 0.854mg of vitamin B1, basil has only 0.034mg.
- The glycemic index of poppy seed is lower.
We used Spices, poppy seed and Basil, fresh types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +442.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +712.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +322.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +875.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1453.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +484.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4400% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +121.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2411.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +471.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6393.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +961.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +324.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1447.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6697.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7244.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1750% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1350% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 414.8µg | 346% |
| Manganese | 6.707mg | 1.148mg | 242% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.569g | 0.389g | 188% |
| Copper | 1.627mg | 0.385mg | 138% |
| Calcium | 1438mg | 177mg | 126% |
| Phosphorus | 870mg | 56mg | 116% |
| Iron | 9.76mg | 3.17mg | 82% |
| Fiber | 19.5g | 1.6g | 72% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.854mg | 0.034mg | 68% |
| Magnesium | 347mg | 64mg | 67% |
| Zinc | 7.9mg | 0.81mg | 64% |
| Fats | 41.56g | 0.64g | 63% |
| Protein | 17.99g | 3.15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 23kcal | 25% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 0.3µg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 4.517g | 0.041g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 18mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.982g | 0.088g | 15% |
| Potassium | 719mg | 295mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 28.13g | 2.65g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.247mg | 0.155mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1.77mg | 0.8mg | 6% |
| Folate | 82µg | 68µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 0.209mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.63g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.896mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 11.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.184mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.686mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.819mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.321mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.952mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.502mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.758mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.095mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.471mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | N/A |
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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%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.476g)
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.