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Basil, fresh Leader
Basil, fresh8
VS
Ginger root, raw
Ginger root, raw2

Basil, fresh leads 8–2 · 10 categories decided

Each value is per 100 g edible portion.

The verdict

Basil, fresh comes out ahead, winning 8 of 10 nutrient match-ups.

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

Pick Ginger root, raw for more fiber and more potassium.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    23 kcal
    80 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    WIN3.15 g
    1.82 g
  • Carbohydrate
    2.65 g
    17.77 g
  • Fibermore is better
    1.6 g
    2 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    WIN0.3 g
    1.7 g
  • Total fat
    0.64 g
    0.75 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN0.04 g
    0.2 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN4 mg
    13 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    295 mg
    415 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    WIN177 mg
    16 mg
  • Ironmore is better
    WIN3.17 mg
    0.6 mg
  • Magnesiummore is better
    WIN64 mg
    43 mg
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    WIN18 mg
    5 mg
  • 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 Ginger root, raw · Foodatron