Basil vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are basil and béchamel sauce different?
- Basil is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin C, folate, and magnesium; however, béchamel sauce is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 345% higher.
- Basil contains 48 times more manganese than béchamel sauce. While basil contains 1.148mg of manganese, béchamel sauce contains only 0.024mg.
- Basil has less sodium.
Basil, fresh and Sauce, homemade, white, thin 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +326.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1409.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2861.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4683.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1000% |
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 | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +261.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +370.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +245.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +278% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +69033.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +655.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +23.7% |
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:
3.77 g
Fats:
6.73 g
Carbs:
7.4 g
Water:
80.66 g
Other:
1.44 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +951.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.2% |
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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
2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.586 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2934.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +307.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 414.8µg | 0.6µg | 345% |
| Manganese | 1.148mg | 0.024mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.385mg | 0.013mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.17mg | 0.21mg | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 264µg | 73µg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 0.8mg | 19% |
| Folate | 68µg | 9µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 328mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 15mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 2.152g | 10% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 6.73g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155mg | 0.041mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.184mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.389g | 1.586g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 49IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 2.67g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0.1g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 101mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 3.3µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 126mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.902mg | 0.261mg | 4% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 105kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.81mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 163mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.209mg | 0.339mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 2.65g | 7.4g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.15g | 3.77g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.05g | 7.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 4.78g | N/A |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 14.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.111g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.