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Basil, fresh leads 7–2 · 9 categories decided

Both foods compared at 100 kcal.

The verdict

Basil, fresh comes out ahead, winning 7 of 9 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Basil, fresh for more protein, less saturated fat, more potassium, more calcium, more iron, more magnesium and more vitamin C.

Pick Cardamom for more fiber and less sodium.

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    100 kcal
    100 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    WIN13.7 g
    3.46 g
  • Carbohydrate
    11.52 g
    22.02 g
  • Fibermore is better
    6.96 g
    9 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    1.3 g
  • Total fat
    2.78 g
    2.15 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN0.18 g
    0.22 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    17.39 mg
    5.79 mgWIN
  • Potassiummore is better
    WIN1282.61 mg
    359.81 mg
  • Calciummore is better
    WIN769.57 mg
    123.15 mg
  • Ironmore is better
    WIN13.78 mg
    4.49 mg
  • Magnesiummore is better
    WIN278.26 mg
    73.63 mg
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    WIN78.26 mg
    6.75 mg
  • Vitamin Dmore is better

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.