Quinoa vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between quinoa and basil
- Quinoa has more phosphorus and vitamin B1, while basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, calcium, and folate.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 346% higher.
- Basil contains 3 times less vitamin B1 than quinoa. Quinoa contains 0.107mg of vitamin B1, while basil contains 0.034mg.
- Quinoa has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of quinoa is 53, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.
The food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +171.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +833.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +941.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.9% |
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 | +214.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +61.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +703.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| 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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 414.8µg | 346% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 1.148mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 3.17mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.385mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 177mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 56mg | 14% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 68µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.034mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 2.65g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.389g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.3µg | 5% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 23kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 295mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 3.15g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.902mg | 3% |
| Choline | 23mg | 11.4mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.64g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.088g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.041g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.19g)
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 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.