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Tomato sauce vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tomato sauce and basil

  • Tomato sauce contains less vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, calcium, folate, vitamin C, magnesium, and zinc than basil.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 343% higher.
  • Tomato sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato sauce is 31, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
Basil
Basil
8
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 +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +326.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1164.3%
Contains more IronIron +230.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +234.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +268.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +915.9%
~equal in Potassium ~295mg

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 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
Basil
Basil
8
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% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14714.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +655.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.902mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Basil
Basil
3
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 CarbsCarbs +100.4%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +162.5%
Contains more FatsFats +113.3%
~equal in Water ~92.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Basil
Basil
2
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 +100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.041g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Basil
Basil
1
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 +9000%
Contains more FructoseFructose +8250%
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.
Tomato sauce Basil
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.8µg 414.8µg 343%
Manganese 0.113mg 1.148mg 45%
Copper 0.115mg 0.385mg 30%
Iron 0.96mg 3.17mg 28%
Vitamin A 22µg 264µg 27%
Calcium 14mg 177mg 16%
Folate 9µg 68µg 15%
Vitamin C 7mg 18mg 12%
Magnesium 15mg 64mg 12%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.81mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.155mg 4%
Protein 1.2g 3.15g 4%
Phosphorus 27mg 56mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.44mg 0.8mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.209mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 0.389g 2%
Fructose 1.67g 0.02g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.902mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.076mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.034mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.3µg 1%
Carbs 5.31g 2.65g 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.64g 1%
Calories 24kcal 23kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.81g 1.05g N/A
Potassium 297mg 295mg 0%
Sugar 3.56g 0.3g N/A
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g 0%
Sodium 11mg 4mg 0%
Choline 9.9mg 11.4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.041g 0.041g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 0.088g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.034mg 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.025mg 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0.051mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce 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
12%
Tomato sauce
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.041 g)

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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.