Yogurt vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between yogurt and basil
- Yogurt has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, basil is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, and folate.
- Basil covers your daily vitamin K needs 346% more than yogurt.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of basil is 70, while the glycemic index of yogurt is 19.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +141.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +481.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4428.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2164.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12655.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +26300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +333.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +871.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +223.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.3% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3141.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +159.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 414.8µg | 346% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 1.148mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.017mg | 0.385mg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 3.17mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.75µg | 0µg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 264µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 0.3µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.278mg | 0.076mg | 16% |
| Folate | 7µg | 68µg | 15% |
| Protein | 10.19g | 3.15g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 64mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | 56mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.155mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 177mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 295mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.208mg | 0.902mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.389g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.331mg | 0.209mg | 2% |
| Calories | 59kcal | 23kcal | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.1mg | 11.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.6g | 2.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.6g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.24g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.117g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 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 | 0g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
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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
17%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Yogurt is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins