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Basil, fresh Leader
Basil, fresh6
VS
Parsley, fresh
Parsley, fresh4

Basil, fresh leads 6–4 · 10 categories decided

Each value is per 100 g edible portion.

The verdict

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

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

Pick Parsley, fresh for more fiber, more potassium, more iron and more vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    23 kcal
    36 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    WIN3.15 g
    2.97 g
  • Carbohydrate
    2.65 g
    6.33 g
  • Fibermore is better
    1.6 g
    3.3 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    WIN0.3 g
    0.85 g
  • Total fat
    0.64 g
    0.79 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN0.04 g
    0.13 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN4 mg
    56 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    295 mg
    554 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    WIN177 mg
    138 mg
  • Ironmore is better
    3.17 mg
    6.2 mgWIN
  • Magnesiummore is better
    WIN64 mg
    50 mg
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    18 mg
    133 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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