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Truffle vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Truffle and Borage

  • Truffle has more Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, while Borage has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 77% higher.
  • Borage contains 12 times less Vitamin B5 than Truffle. Truffle contains 0.481mg of Vitamin B5, while Borage contains 0.041mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried and Borage, raw.

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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.
Truffle
Truffle
10
:
0
Borage
Borage
Contains more Calcium +71%
Contains more Iron +78.2%
Contains more Magnesium +59.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.2%
Contains more Potassium +60.4%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Zinc +560%
Contains more Copper +40.8%
Contains more Manganese +459%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Truffle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Borage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains more Calcium +71%
Contains more Iron +78.2%
Contains more Magnesium +59.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.2%
Contains more Potassium +60.4%
Contains less Sodium -56.3%
Contains more Zinc +560%
Contains more Copper +40.8%
Contains more Manganese +459%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%

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.
Truffle
Truffle
5
:
3
Borage
Borage
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +596.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1073.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Truffle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Borage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +596.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1073.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Truffle
Truffle
4
:
1
Borage
Borage
Contains more Protein +413.9%
Contains more Carbs +2285.9%
Contains more Other +53.5%
Contains more Water +528.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Truffle
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Borage
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +413.9%
Contains more Carbs +2285.9%
Contains more Other +53.5%
Contains more Water +528.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Borage Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 3.06g Borage
Protein 9.25g 1.8g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.7g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 3.06g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 21kcal Truffle
Fiber 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 93mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 3.3mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 52mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 53mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 470mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 80mg Truffle
Zinc 1.32mg 0.2mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.13mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.349mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.9µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin C 0mg 35mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.06mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.15mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.9mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.041mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.084mg Truffle
Folate 38µg 13µg Truffle
Saturated Fat 0.17g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Truffle Borage
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
33%
Truffle
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/nutrients
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.