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Basil, fresh Leader
Basil, fresh6
VS
Lemongrass, raw
Lemongrass, raw2

Basil, fresh leads 6–2 · 8 categories decided

Basil, fresh: 100 g · Lemongrass, raw: 100 g.

The verdict

Basil, fresh comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 nutrient match-ups.

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

Pick Lemongrass, raw for more potassium and more iron.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    23 kcal
    99 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    WIN3.15 g
    1.82 g
  • Carbohydrate
    2.65 g
    25.31 g
  • Fibermore is better
    1.6 g
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  • Total sugarsless is better
    0.3 g
    —
  • Total fat
    0.64 g
    0.49 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN0.04 g
    0.12 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN4 mg
    6 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    295 mg
    723 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    WIN177 mg
    65 mg
  • Ironmore is better
    3.17 mg
    8.17 mgWIN
  • Magnesiummore is better
    WIN64 mg
    60 mg
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    WIN18 mg
    2.6 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 Lemongrass, raw · Foodatron