Nutrient Comparison: Basil VS Almond paste per 5 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Basil versus 5 oz of Almond paste to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Basil vs Almond paste:
- 5 ounces of Basil have more Vitamin A, 1.8 times more Vitamin B5, 4.3 times more Vitamin B6, 180 times more Vitamin C and more Vitamin K than Almond paste.
- While 5 oz of Almond paste contain 2.4 times more Vitamin B1, 5.4 times more Vitamin B2, 1.6 times more Vitamin B3 and 16.9 times more Vitamin E than Fresh Basil.
- Both Basil and Almond paste provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per five ounces.
- 5 ounces of Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K
- Both Fresh Basil as well as Almond paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.
Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Basil vs Almond paste:
- 5 ounces of Basil have 2 times more Iron, 1.3 times more Manganese and 6.5 times more Water than Almond paste.
- While 5 oz of Almond paste contain 2 times more Magnesium, 4.6 times more Phosphorus, 14 times more Selenium and 1.8 times more Zinc than Fresh Basil.
- Both Basil and Almond paste contain similar levels of Calcium, Copper and Potassium per five ounces.
- 5 ounces of Basil lack sufficient amounts of Selenium
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:
- 5 ounces of Basil have 1.6 times more Omega 3 than Almond paste.
- While 5 oz of Almond paste contain 19.9 times more Energy, 43.3 times more Fat, 64.1 times more Saturated Fat, 76.4 times more Omega 6, 18 times more Carbohydrate, 120.8 times more Sugars, 3 times more Fiber and 2.9 times more Protein than Fresh Basil.
- 5 ounces of Basil provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6