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Tortilla vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tortilla and Basil?

  • Tortilla is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 345% more.
  • Tortilla has 121 times more Sodium than Basil. While Tortilla has 482mg of Sodium, Basil has only 4mg.

We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Basil, fresh types 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.
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Basil
Contains more Iron +20.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.7%
Contains more Selenium +5433.3%
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains more Potassium +181%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +153.1%
Contains more Copper +277.5%
Contains more Manganese +328.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Iron +20.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.7%
Contains more Selenium +5433.3%
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +236.8%
Contains more Potassium +181%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +153.1%
Contains more Copper +277.5%
Contains more Manganese +328.4%

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.
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Basil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +988.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.3%
Contains more Folate +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +103600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +988.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.3%
Contains more Folate +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +103600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Basil
Contains more Protein +131.1%
Contains more Fats +48.4%
Contains more Carbs +1784.5%
Contains more Other +24.7%
Contains more Water +130.4%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
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 Protein +131.1%
Contains more Fats +48.4%
Contains more Carbs +1784.5%
Contains more Other +24.7%
Contains more Water +130.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Basil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.389
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.389

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Basil
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +650%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +650%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla Basil
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Basil Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 1.05g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 3.15g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 0.64g Tortilla
Carbs 49.94g 2.65g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 23kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 0g 0.02g Basil
Sugar 2.75g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 2.4g 1.6g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 177mg Basil
Iron 3.81mg 3.17mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 146mg 56mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 482mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 0.32mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.102mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.268mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 16.6µg 0.3µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.034mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.076mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.902mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 98µg 68µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.039mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg 0.104mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.104mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg 0.191mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg 0.11mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg 0.036mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.13mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg 0.127mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg 0.051mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.088g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.389g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Basil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortilla
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 478mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.