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Truffle vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between truffle and basil

  • Truffle has more fiber, selenium, vitamin B2, manganese, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, basil has more vitamin A, copper, and vitamin C.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for fiber is 274% more.
  • Truffle has 145 times more selenium than basil. Truffle has 43.4µg of selenium, while basil has 0.3µg.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index than truffle.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
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 +29.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.6%
Contains more IronIron +85.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +63%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 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% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1010.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +594.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +193.7%
Contains more FatsFats +14.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2655.1%
Contains more OtherOther +47.3%
Contains more WaterWater +522%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Basil DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 346%
Fiber 70.1g 1.6g 274%
Selenium 43.4µg 0.3µg 78%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.076mg 59%
Manganese 1.951mg 1.148mg 35%
Iron 5.88mg 3.17mg 34%
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.902mg 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 264µg 29%
Carbs 73.01g 2.65g 23%
Copper 0.183mg 0.385mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg 20%
Phosphorus 184mg 56mg 18%
Potassium 754mg 295mg 14%
Calories 284kcal 23kcal 13%
Protein 9.25g 3.15g 12%
Folate 38µg 68µg 8%
Magnesium 83mg 64mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.209mg 5%
Zinc 1.32mg 0.81mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.155mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 3%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.034mg 2%
Calcium 159mg 177mg 2%
Sodium 35mg 4mg 1%
Fats 0.73g 0.64g 0%
Net carbs 2.91g 1.05g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Saturated fat 0.041g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Truffle 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
31%
Truffle
104%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
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)

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.