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Mayonnaise vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mayonnaise and Basil different?

  • Mayonnaise is higher in Vitamin E, however, Basil is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Basil is 210% higher.
  • Mayonnaise contains 285 times more Saturated Fat than Basil. While Mayonnaise contains 11.703g of Saturated Fat, Basil contains only 0.041g.

Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular and Basil, fresh are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +666.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1375%
Contains more IronIron +1409.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1926.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +440%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16300%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +310%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1837.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +154.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1260%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Basil
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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 FatsFats +11595.3%
Contains more OtherOther +31.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +228.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +364.9%
Contains more WaterWater +325.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
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 +19039.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11388.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Basil
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6% 6% 87%
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 +100%
Contains more FructoseFructose +150%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in 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.
Mayonnaise Basil
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Basil Opinion
Calories 680kcal 23kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 0.96g 3.15g Basil
Fats 74.85g 0.64g Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Net carbs 0.57g 1.05g Basil
Carbs 0.57g 2.65g Basil
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 1mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 8mg 177mg Basil
Potassium 20mg 295mg Basil
Iron 0.21mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 0.57g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 0g 1.6g Basil
Copper 0.019mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 0.15mg 0.81mg Basil
Phosphorus 21mg 56mg Basil
Sodium 635mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 65IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A 16µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.8mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.007mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 2.3µg 0.3µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.034mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.155mg Basil
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg 414.8µg Basil
Folate 5µg 68µg Basil
Trans Fat 0.187g 0g Basil
Choline 34.2mg 11.4mg Mayonnaise
Saturated Fat 11.703g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 0.088g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 0.389g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.055mg 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.104mg Basil
Leucine 0.095mg 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.072mg 0.11mg Basil
Methionine 0.035mg 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.074mg 0.127mg Basil
Histidine 0.026mg 0.051mg Basil
Fructose 0.05g 0.02g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
41%
Mayonnaise
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 631mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Basil
Basil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.

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