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Basil, fresh
Basil, fresh3
VS
Coriander leaf, dried Leader
Coriander leaf, dried7

Coriander leaf, dried leads 7–3 · 10 categories decided

Each value is per 100 g edible portion.

The verdict

Coriander leaf, dried comes out ahead, winning 7 of 10 nutrient match-ups.

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

Pick Coriander leaf, dried for more protein, more fiber, more potassium, more calcium, more iron, more magnesium and more vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    23 kcal
    279 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    3.15 g
    21.93 gWIN
  • Carbohydrate
    2.65 g
    52.1 g
  • Fibermore is better
    1.6 g
    10.4 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    WIN0.3 g
    7.27 g
  • Total fat
    0.64 g
    4.78 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN0.04 g
    0.12 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN4 mg
    211 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    295 mg
    4466 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    177 mg
    1246 mgWIN
  • Ironmore is better
    3.17 mg
    42.46 mgWIN
  • Magnesiummore is better
    64 mg
    694 mgWIN
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    18 mg
    566.7 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 Coriander leaf, dried · Foodatron