Basil, fresh vs Saffron

Leader

Basil, fresh9

Saffron0

Basil, fresh leads 9–0 · 9 categories decided

Both foods compared at 100 kcal.

The verdict

Basil, fresh comes out ahead, winning 9 of 9 nutrient match-ups.

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

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common serving Equal calories

Head-to-head

Energy
100 kcal
100 kcal
Proteinmore is better
WIN13.7 g
3.69 g
Carbohydrate
11.52 g
21.09 g
Fibermore is better
WIN6.96 g
1.26 g
Total sugarsless is better
1.3 g
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Total fat
2.78 g
1.89 g
Saturated fatless is better
WIN0.18 g
0.51 g
Sodiumless is better
WIN17.39 mg
47.74 mg
Potassiummore is better
WIN1282.61 mg
556.13 mg
Calciummore is better
WIN769.57 mg
35.81 mg
Ironmore is better
WIN13.78 mg
3.58 mg
Magnesiummore is better
WIN278.26 mg
85.16 mg
Vitamin Cmore is better
WIN78.26 mg
26.06 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.