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Basil, fresh
Basil, fresh4
VS
Black pepper, ground Leader
Black pepper, ground6

Black pepper, ground leads 6–4 · 10 categories decided

Each value is per 100 g edible portion.

The verdict

Black pepper, ground comes out ahead, winning 6 of 10 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Basil, fresh for less sugar, less saturated fat, less sodium and more vitamin C.

Pick Black pepper, ground for more protein, more fiber, more potassium, more calcium, more iron and more magnesium.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    23 kcal
    251 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    3.15 g
    10.39 gWIN
  • Carbohydrate
    2.65 g
    63.95 g
  • Fibermore is better
    1.6 g
    25.3 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    WIN0.3 g
    0.64 g
  • Total fat
    0.64 g
    3.26 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN0.04 g
    1.39 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN4 mg
    20 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    295 mg
    1329 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    177 mg
    443 mgWIN
  • Ironmore is better
    3.17 mg
    9.71 mgWIN
  • Magnesiummore is better
    64 mg
    171 mgWIN
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    WIN18 mg
    0 mg
  • Vitamin Dmore is better
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Winners are decided by deterministic per-metric rules on the stated basis; ties and missing data don’t score (missing ≠ zero). Educational information only — not medical advice.

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