Basil vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are basil and beefsteak raw different?
- Basil is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and copper, while beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Basil covers your daily need for vitamin K, 344% more than beefsteak raw.
- Basil contains 879 times more vitamin A than beefsteak raw. Basil contains 5275IU of vitamin A, while beefsteak raw contains 6IU.
- Basil has a higher glycemic index (70) than beefsteak raw (0).
Basil, fresh and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +156% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3440% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +387.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +554.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +292.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27553.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +459.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +250.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 1.5µg | 344% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.69µg | 112% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 50% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 27.9µg | 50% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 5.3mg | 41% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 21.38g | 36% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.079mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.543mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 2µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 5.048mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 220mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 5mg | 17% |
| Folate | 68µg | 3µg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 2mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 25mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.182mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 1.875g | 8% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 5.36g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 2.354g | 6% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 134kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.075mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 375mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 0g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 0.189g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.253g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 2.011mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 2.247mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 1.152mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.868mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.15 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
2.65 g
Water:
92.06 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +354.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +578.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +737.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.389 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.875 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.189 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2575% |