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Basil, fresh
Basil, fresh4
VS
Cayenne pepper Leader
Cayenne pepper6

Cayenne pepper leads 6–4 · 10 categories decided

Basil, fresh: 100 g · Cayenne pepper: 100 g.

The verdict

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

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

Pick Cayenne pepper for more protein, more fiber, more potassium, more iron, more magnesium and more vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    23 kcal
    318 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    3.15 g
    12.01 gWIN
  • Carbohydrate
    2.65 g
    56.63 g
  • Fibermore is better
    1.6 g
    27.2 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    WIN0.3 g
    10.34 g
  • Total fat
    0.64 g
    17.27 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN0.04 g
    3.26 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN4 mg
    30 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    295 mg
    2014 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    WIN177 mg
    148 mg
  • Ironmore is better
    3.17 mg
    7.8 mgWIN
  • Magnesiummore is better
    64 mg
    152 mgWIN
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    18 mg
    76.4 mgWIN
  • 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.

Basil, fresh vs Cayenne pepper · Foodatron