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Basil vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between basil and corned beef

  • Basil has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, and copper, while corned beef has more vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 344% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in basil is lower.
  • Corned beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corned beef is 0, while the glycemic index of basil is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Basil, fresh and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2112.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.4%
Contains more IronIron +70.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5118.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +465.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10833.3%

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% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27553.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +507%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
2
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +463.8%
Contains more WaterWater +54%
Contains more ProteinProtein +476.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2865.6%
Contains more OtherOther +72.7%

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10377.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin K 414.8µg 1.5µg 344%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Selenium 0.3µg 32.8µg 59%
Manganese 1.148mg 0.022mg 49%
Sodium 4mg 973mg 42%
Zinc 0.81mg 4.58mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg 33%
Protein 3.15g 18.17g 30%
Vitamin A 264µg 0µg 29%
Saturated fat 0.041g 6.34g 29%
Fats 0.64g 18.98g 28%
Copper 0.385mg 0.154mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 9.22g 23%
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg 20%
Calcium 177mg 8mg 17%
Iron 3.17mg 1.86mg 16%
Folate 68µg 6µg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 3.03mg 13%
Magnesium 64mg 12mg 12%
Choline 11.4mg 69.2mg 11%
Calories 23kcal 251kcal 11%
Phosphorus 56mg 125mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.17mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.23mg 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.16mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.42mg 4%
Potassium 295mg 145mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 0.67g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Carbs 2.65g 0.47g 1%
Net carbs 1.05g 0.47g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.104mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 0.191mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 0.11mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.127mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.051mg 0.58mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Basil Corned beef
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%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Basil
Basil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 969mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.299g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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