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Basil, fresh
Basil, fresh2
VS
Fennel seed Leader
Fennel seed7

Fennel seed leads 7–2 · 9 categories decided

Basil, fresh: 100 g · Fennel seed: 100 g.

The verdict

Fennel seed comes out ahead, winning 7 of 9 nutrient match-ups.

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

Pick Fennel seed 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
    345 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    3.15 g
    15.8 gWIN
  • Carbohydrate
    2.65 g
    52.29 g
  • Fibermore is better
    1.6 g
    39.8 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    0.3 g
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  • Total fat
    0.64 g
    14.87 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN0.04 g
    0.48 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN4 mg
    88 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    295 mg
    1694 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    177 mg
    1196 mgWIN
  • Ironmore is better
    3.17 mg
    18.54 mgWIN
  • Magnesiummore is better
    64 mg
    385 mgWIN
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    18 mg
    21 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.

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