Basil, fresh vs Saffron

Basil, fresh3

Leader

Saffron6

Saffron leads 6–3 · 9 categories decided

Basil, fresh: 100 g · Saffron: 100 g.

The verdict

Saffron comes out ahead, winning 6 of 9 nutrient match-ups.

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

Pick Saffron for more protein, more fiber, more potassium, more iron, more magnesium and more vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common serving Equal calories

Head-to-head

Energy
23 kcal
310 kcal
Proteinmore is better
3.15 g
11.43 gWIN
Carbohydrate
2.65 g
65.37 g
Fibermore is better
1.6 g
3.9 gWIN
Total sugarsless is better
0.3 g
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Total fat
0.64 g
5.85 g
Saturated fatless is better
WIN0.04 g
1.59 g
Sodiumless is better
WIN4 mg
148 mg
Potassiummore is better
295 mg
1724 mgWIN
Calciummore is better
WIN177 mg
111 mg
Ironmore is better
3.17 mg
11.1 mgWIN
Magnesiummore is better
64 mg
264 mgWIN
Vitamin Cmore is better
18 mg
80.8 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.