Spearmint vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Spearmint and Basil different?
- Spearmint is higher in Iron, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Basil is richer in Copper, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Spearmint is 109% higher.
- Spearmint contains 4 times more Fiber than Basil. While Spearmint contains 6.8g of Fiber, Basil contains only 1.6g.
Spearmint, fresh 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +274.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +30.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +217.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~3.15g
~equal in
Water
~92.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +252% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.389g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 44kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 3.29g | 3.15g |
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| Fats | 0.73g | 0.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 13.3mg | 18mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.61g | 1.05g |
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| Carbs | 8.41g | 2.65g |
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| Magnesium | 63mg | 64mg |
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| Calcium | 199mg | 177mg |
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| Potassium | 458mg | 295mg |
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| Iron | 11.87mg | 3.17mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 6.8g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.24mg | 0.385mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 56mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4054IU | 5275IU |
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| Vitamin A | 203µg | 264µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg |
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| Manganese | 1.118mg | 1.148mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.175mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.948mg | 0.902mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg |
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| Folate | 105µg | 68µg |
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| Choline | 11.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.191g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.394g | 0.389g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.135mg | 0.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.135mg | 0.104mg |
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| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0.191mg |
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| Lysine | 0.141mg | 0.11mg |
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| Methionine | 0.046mg | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.168mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.127mg |
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| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.051mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
38%
121%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)
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.
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.