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Yolk vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yolk and Basil different?

  • Yolk is higher in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D, however, Basil is richer in Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Yolk is 362% higher.
  • Basil has less Cholesterol.

Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Basil, fresh are the varieties 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.
Yolk
Yolk
3
:
7
Basil
Basil
Contains more Phosphorus +596.4%
Contains more Zinc +184%
Contains more Selenium +18566.7%
Contains more Calcium +37.2%
Contains more Iron +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1180%
Contains more Potassium +170.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +1987.3%
Yolk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Basil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +596.4%
Contains more Zinc +184%
Contains more Selenium +18566.7%
Contains more Calcium +37.2%
Contains more Iron +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1180%
Contains more Potassium +170.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +1987.3%

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.
Yolk
Yolk
8
:
4
Basil
Basil
Contains more Vitamin E +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1330.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.8%
Contains more Folate +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3658.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +59157.1%
Yolk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Basil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin E +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1330.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.8%
Contains more Folate +114.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3658.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +59157.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
Yolk
4
:
1
Basil
Basil
Contains more Protein +403.5%
Contains more Fats +4046.9%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Contains more Water +76%
Yolk
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Basil
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 Protein +403.5%
Contains more Fats +4046.9%
Contains more Carbs +35.5%
Contains more Other +13.3%
Contains more Water +76%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
Yolk
2
:
1
Basil
Basil
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13238.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Yolk
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Basil
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13238.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
Yolk
5
:
1
Basil
Basil
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +800%
Contains more Fructose +250%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +285.7%
Yolk
13% 34% 13% 13% 13% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.18 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Basil
6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +800%
Contains more Fructose +250%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +285.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Basil Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 1.05g Yolk
Protein 15.86g 3.15g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 0.64g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 2.65g Yolk
Calories 322kcal 23kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g 0.02g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 0g 1.6g Basil
Calcium 129mg 177mg Basil
Iron 2.73mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 5mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 390mg 56mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 48mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 2.3mg 0.81mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.055mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 56µg 0.3µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 264µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.8mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.034mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.076mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.209mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.155mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 68µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.039mg Yolk
Threonine 0.687mg 0.104mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.104mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 0.191mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.11mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.036mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.13mg Yolk
Valine 0.949mg 0.127mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.051mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg Basil
Saturated Fat 9.551g 0.041g Basil
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 0.088g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.389g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Basil
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
90%
Yolk
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.51g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.