Vegetable vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Vegetable and Basil different?
- Vegetable is richer in Fiber, while Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
- Basil covers your daily need of Vitamin K 326% more than Vegetable.
- Vegetable contains 3 times more Fiber than Basil. Vegetable contains 4.4g of Fiber, while Basil contains 1.6g.
Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Basil, fresh types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +608% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +286.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +363.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +202.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +111.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +462.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1665.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +257.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +394% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +326.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -24.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +780% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +440.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 65kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 2.86g | 3.15g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.64g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 18mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.69g | 1.05g |
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| Carbs | 13.09g | 2.65g |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 64mg |
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| Calcium | 25mg | 177mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 295mg |
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| Iron | 0.82mg | 3.17mg |
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| Sugar | 3.12g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 4.4g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.083mg | 0.385mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.81mg |
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| Phosphorus | 51mg | 56mg |
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| Sodium | 35mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4277IU | 5275IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 214µg | 264µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.8mg |
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| Manganese | 0.379mg | 1.148mg |
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| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.851mg | 0.902mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.151mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin K | 23.5µg | 414.8µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 68µg |
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| Choline | 24.1mg | 11.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.031g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0.389g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.029mg | 0.039mg |
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| Threonine | 0.115mg | 0.104mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0.104mg |
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| Leucine | 0.19mg | 0.191mg |
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| Lysine | 0.17mg | 0.11mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0.036mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.12mg | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.149mg | 0.127mg |
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| Histidine | 0.073mg | 0.051mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
35%
121%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)