Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Basil VS Oranges with Peel

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Basil	44%	20%	36%
Oranges with Peel	7%	4%	89%

Macro Nutrients

	Basil	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3.15% 91kcal	8.62% 250kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.6% 2.54g	1.23% 1.2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.51% 0.16g	0.43% 0.14g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	78.4% 1.25g	3.97% 0.064g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.7% 0.29g	1.03% 0.17g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	8.1% 10.5g	47.3% 61.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	1.64% 1.2g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	0.11% 0.079g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0.079g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	16.7% 6.35g	47% 18g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	22.3% 12.5g	9.2% 5.16g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Basil	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	116% 1048μg	5.73% 51.6μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	11.2% 0.13mg	33% 0.4mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	23.2% 0.3mg	15.3% 0.2mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	22.4% 3.58mg	12.4% 2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	16.6% 0.83mg	26% 1.3mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	47.3% 0.62mg	28.4% 0.37mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	67.5% 270μg	29.8% 119μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	79.4% 71.4mg	313% 282mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	21% 3.18mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	1372% 1646μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Basil	Oranges with Peel	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	70.3% 703mg	27.8% 278mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	170% 1.53mg	25% 0.23mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	157% 12.6mg	39.7% 3.18mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	60.5% 254mg	13.2% 55.6mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	198% 4.56mg	NA	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	31.8% 222mg	12.5% 87.3mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	34.4% 1171mg	23% 778mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.16% 1.2μg	5.05% 2.78μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.06% 16mg	0.53% 7.94mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	29.2% 3.2mg	3.97% 0.44mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.88% 365g	8.83% 327g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Basil VS Oranges with Peel per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Basil versus 14 oz of Oranges with Peel to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Basil vs Oranges with Peel :

• 14 ounces of Basil have 20.3 times more Vitamin A, 1.5 times more Vitamin B2, 1.8 times more Vitamin B3, 1.7 times more Vitamin B6 and 2.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Oranges with Peel .
• While 14 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain 2.9 times more Vitamin B1, 1.6 times more Vitamin B5 and 3.9 times more Vitamin C than Fresh Basil.
• 14 ounces of Oranges with Peel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Fresh Basil as well as Raw Oranges with Peel have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Basil vs Oranges with Peel :

• 14 ounces of Basil have 2.5 times more Calcium, 6.8 times more Copper, 4 times more Iron, 4.6 times more Magnesium, 2.5 times more Phosphorus, 1.5 times more Potassium and 7.4 times more Zinc than Oranges with Peel .
• Both Basil and Oranges with Peel contain similar levels of Water per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Oranges with Peel lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
• Both Fresh Basil as well as Raw Oranges with Peel lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in 14 ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Basil have 19.8 times more Omega 3 and 2.4 times more Protein than Oranges with Peel .
• While 14 oz of Raw Oranges with Peel contain 2.7 times more Energy, 5.8 times more Carbohydrate and 2.8 times more Fiber than Fresh Basil.
• 14 ounces of Basil provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• 14 ounces of Oranges with Peel provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
• Both Fresh Basil as well as Raw Oranges with Peel provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in 14 ounces.