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Triticale vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Triticale and Basil

  • Triticale has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Basil is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Triticale covers your daily need of Manganese 90% more than Basil.
  • Triticale has 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Basil. While Triticale has 0.416mg of Vitamin B1, Basil has only 0.034mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Triticale 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 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +103.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +325.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +539.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +378.4%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%

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% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Basil
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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 E Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +533%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~68µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 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 ProteinProtein +314.3%
Contains more FatsFats +226.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2621.9%
Contains more OtherOther +48%
Contains more WaterWater +775.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 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 +139.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Triticale Basil Opinion
Calories 336kcal 23kcal Triticale
Protein 13.05g 3.15g Triticale
Fats 2.09g 0.64g Triticale
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Net carbs 72.13g 1.05g Triticale
Carbs 72.13g 2.65g Triticale
Magnesium 130mg 64mg Triticale
Calcium 37mg 177mg Basil
Potassium 332mg 295mg Triticale
Iron 2.57mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 0.3g Triticale
Fiber 1.6g Basil
Copper 0.457mg 0.385mg Triticale
Zinc 3.45mg 0.81mg Triticale
Phosphorus 358mg 56mg Triticale
Sodium 5mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 0IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.8mg Triticale
Manganese 3.21mg 1.148mg Triticale
Selenium 0.3µg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.034mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.076mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 1.43mg 0.902mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 1.323mg 0.209mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.155mg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Folate 73µg 68µg Triticale
Choline 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.366g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.088g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g 0.389g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.039mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg 0.104mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0.104mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg 0.191mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg 0.11mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg 0.036mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg 0.13mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg 0.127mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg 0.051mg Triticale
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Triticale 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
27%
Triticale
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Triticale
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Triticale
Triticale is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.325g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.