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Basil, fresh Leader
Basil, fresh6
VS
Cilantro (coriander), fresh
Cilantro (coriander), fresh4

Basil, fresh leads 6–4 · 10 categories decided

Basil, fresh: 100 g · Cilantro (coriander), fresh: 100 g.

The verdict

Basil, fresh comes out ahead, winning 6 of 10 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Basil, fresh for more protein, less sugar, less sodium, more calcium, more iron and more magnesium.

Pick Cilantro (coriander), fresh for more fiber, less saturated fat, more potassium and more vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    23 kcal
    23 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    WIN3.15 g
    2.13 g
  • Carbohydrate
    2.65 g
    3.67 g
  • Fibermore is better
    1.6 g
    2.8 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    WIN0.3 g
    0.87 g
  • Total fat
    0.64 g
    0.52 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    0.04 g
    0.01 gWIN
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN4 mg
    46 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    295 mg
    521 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    WIN177 mg
    67 mg
  • Ironmore is better
    WIN3.17 mg
    1.77 mg
  • Magnesiummore is better
    WIN64 mg
    26 mg
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    18 mg
    27 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 Cilantro (coriander), fresh · Foodatron