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Basil vs. Beef Liver raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Basil and Beef Liver raw different?

  • Basil is higher in Vitamin K, however, Beef Liver raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Beef Liver raw is 2471% higher.
  • Basil contains 134 times more Vitamin K than Beef Liver raw. While Basil contains 414.8µg of Vitamin K, Beef Liver raw contains only 3.1µg.

Basil, fresh and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +3440%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Manganese +270.3%
Contains more Iron +54.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +591.1%
Contains more Zinc +393.8%
Contains more Copper +2433.8%
Contains more Selenium +13133.3%
Equal in Potassium - 313
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 184% 13% 166% 28% 9% 110% 3252% 41% 217%
Contains more Calcium +3440%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Manganese +270.3%
Contains more Iron +54.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +591.1%
Contains more Zinc +393.8%
Contains more Copper +2433.8%
Contains more Selenium +13133.3%
Equal in Potassium - 313

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.
Basil
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Contains more Vitamin E +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +13280.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +220.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3332.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +598.7%
Contains more Folate +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1014% 8% 36% 5% 48% 636% 248% 431% 250% 218% 7413% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +13280.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +220.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1360.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3332.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +598.7%
Contains more Folate +326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +30%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Contains more Protein +546.3%
Contains more Fats +467.2%
Contains more Carbs +46.8%
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Water +30%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Contains more Protein +546.3%
Contains more Fats +467.2%
Contains more Carbs +46.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +444.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.5%
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.465 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +444.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Beef Liver raw Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 3.89g Beef Liver raw
Protein 3.15g 20.36g Beef Liver raw
Fats 0.64g 3.63g Beef Liver raw
Carbs 2.65g 3.89g Beef Liver raw
Calories 23kcal 135kcal Beef Liver raw
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g 0g Beef Liver raw
Fiber 1.6g 0g Basil
Calcium 177mg 5mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 4.9mg Beef Liver raw
Magnesium 64mg 18mg Basil
Phosphorus 56mg 387mg Beef Liver raw
Potassium 295mg 313mg Beef Liver raw
Sodium 4mg 69mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 4mg Beef Liver raw
Copper 0.385mg 9.755mg Beef Liver raw
Manganese 1.148mg 0.31mg Basil
Selenium 0.3µg 39.7µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A 5275IU 16898IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 4968µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.38mg Basil
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin C 18mg 1.3mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.189mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 2.755mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 13.175mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 7.173mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 1.083mg Beef Liver raw
Folate 68µg 290µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 59.3µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin K 414.8µg 3.1µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.263mg Beef Liver raw
Threonine 0.104mg 0.869mg Beef Liver raw
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.967mg Beef Liver raw
Leucine 0.191mg 1.91mg Beef Liver raw
Lysine 0.11mg 1.607mg Beef Liver raw
Methionine 0.036mg 0.543mg Beef Liver raw
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.084mg Beef Liver raw
Valine 0.127mg 1.26mg Beef Liver raw
Histidine 0.051mg 0.629mg Beef Liver raw
Cholesterol 0mg 275mg Basil
Trans Fat 0g 0.17g Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g 1.233g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.479g Beef Liver raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.465g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Beef Liver raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g Beef Liver raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Beef Liver raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
131%
Basil
859%
Beef Liver raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
402%
Beef Liver raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.192g)

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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/nutrients
  2. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/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.