Brown rice vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between brown rice and basil
- Brown rice has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and selenium, while basil has more vitamin K, iron, copper, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and folate.
- Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 346% higher.
- Basil contains 19 times less selenium than brown rice. Brown rice contains 5.8µg of selenium, while basil contains 0.3µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Rice, brown, long-grain, 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1833.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +243% |
| Contains more IronIron | +466.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +263.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.9% |
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 | +423.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +183.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +370.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +207300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +655.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +865.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +240.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 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 | +319.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.389g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 414.8µg | 346% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 3.17mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.385mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 177mg | 17% |
| Folate | 9µg | 68µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.034mg | 12% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 0.902mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 0.3µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 25.58g | 2.65g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.974mg | 1.148mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 103mg | 56mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 295mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 64mg | 6% |
| Calories | 123kcal | 23kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.209mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.041g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 0.088g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.74g | 3.15g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.81mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.98g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 11.4mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.389g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | 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
13%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown rice is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.219g)
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)