Basil vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, sage, ground is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Basil 23
Spices 315
Protein (g)
Basil 3.15
Spices 10.6
Carbs (g)
Basil 2.65
Spices 60.7
Fat (g)
Basil 0.640
Spices 12.8
Fiber (g)
Basil 1.60
Spices 40.3
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, sage, ground — 10.6g vs 3.15g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Basil, fresh — 23 vs 315 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, sage, ground scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Basil | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 23 kcal | 315 kcal | -93% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 92.1 g | 7.96 g | +1057% |
| Protein | 3.15 g | 10.6 g | -70% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.640 g | 12.8 g | -95% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 2.65 g | 60.7 g | -96% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.60 g | 40.3 g | -96% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.041 g | 7.03 g | -99% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.088 g | 1.87 g | -95% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 18.0 mg | 32.4 mg | -44% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.034 mg | 0.754 mg | -95% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.076 mg | 0.336 mg | -77% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.902 mg | 5.72 mg | -84% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.209 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.155 mg | 2.69 mg | -94% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 68.0 ug | 274 ug | -75% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 11.4 mg | 43.6 mg | -74% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 264 ug | 295 ug | -11% |
| Carotene, beta | 3142 ug | 3485 ug | -10% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.800 mg | 7.48 mg | -89% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 177 mg | 1652 mg | -89% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.17 mg | 28.1 mg | -89% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 64.0 mg | 428 mg | -85% |
| Phosphorus, P | 56.0 mg | 91.0 mg | -38% |
| Potassium, K | 295 mg | 1070 mg | -72% |
| Sodium, Na | 4.00 mg | 11.0 mg | -64% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.810 mg | 4.70 mg | -83% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.385 mg | 0.757 mg | -49% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.15 mg | 3.13 mg | -63% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.300 ug | 3.70 ug | -92% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 94.0 kj | 1317 kj | -93% |
| Ash | 1.49 g | 7.95 g | -81% |
| Total Sugars | 0.300 g | 1.71 g | -82% |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — | |
| Glucose | 0.020 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.020 g | — | |
| Lactose | 0 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0 g | — | |
| Galactose | 0.270 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 68.0 ug | 274 ug | -75% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 68.0 ug | 274 ug | -75% |
| Betaine | 0.400 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 46.0 ug | 109 ug | -58% |
| Vitamin A, IU | 5275 IU | 5900 IU | -11% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 5650 ug | 1895 ug | +198% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0.160 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 415 ug | 1715 ug | -76% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | 0 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.710 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0.760 g | -100% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.300 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0.720 g | -100% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.036 g | 3.15 g | -99% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.005 g | 1.25 g | -100% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.120 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.088 g | 1.75 g | -95% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.389 g | 1.76 g | -78% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.073 g | 0.530 g | -86% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.316 g | 1.23 g | -74% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phytosterols | — | 244 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.039 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.104 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.104 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.191 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.110 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.036 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.028 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.130 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.077 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.127 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.117 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.051 g | — | |
| Alanine | 0.132 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.301 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.277 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.122 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.104 g | — | |
| Serine | 0.099 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Apigenin | 0 mg | — | |
| Luteolin | 0 mg | — | |
| Kaempferol | 0 mg | — | |
| Quercetin | 0 mg | — | |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | 0.700 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | 0.800 mg | — | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | 2.00 mg | — | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | 0 mg | — | |
| Free Choline | 8.00 mg | — | |
| Total Choline | 11.0 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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