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Basil vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between basil and beef Stroganoff

  • Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, copper, iron, vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium; however, beef Stroganoff has more selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 260% higher.
  • Basil is lower in saturated fat.
  • Basil has a higher glycemic index than beef Stroganoff.

Food types used in this article are Basil, fresh and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve.

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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.
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 6% 12% 33% 33% 30% 21% 57% 0% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +785%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.7%
Contains more IronIron +260.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +285%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2433.3%

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.
Basil
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 88% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 28% 8.2% 0% 10% 21% 1.9% 0% 14% 33% 257% 50% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +802%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +303.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~67µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.9%
Contains more FatsFats +618.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +239.6%
~equal in Other ~1.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
56% 38% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.246 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +58.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1668.2%

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 Stroganoff
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 102.8µg 260%
Manganese 1.148mg 50%
Copper 0.385mg 0.1mg 32%
Iron 3.17mg 0.88mg 29%
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin A 264µg 84µg 20%
Sodium 4mg 435mg 19%
Calcium 177mg 20mg 16%
Magnesium 64mg 2mg 15%
Selenium 0.3µg 7.6µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg 11%
Saturated fat 0.041g 2.324g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.06mg 7%
Fats 0.64g 4.6g 6%
Potassium 295mg 140mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 0.1mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 1.556g 4%
Fiber 1.6g 0.6g 4%
Protein 3.15g 5.1g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 4%
Calories 23kcal 98kcal 4%
Zinc 0.81mg 1.1mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.41mg 3%
Carbs 2.65g 9g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.246g 1%
Choline 11.4mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.09mg 1%
Phosphorus 56mg 50mg 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 8.4g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 1.68g N/A
Folate 68µg 67µg 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 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil Beef Stroganoff
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
104%
Basil
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.283g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins

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 Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/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.