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Basil, fresh
Basil, fresh3
VS
Sage, ground Leader
Sage, ground7

Sage, ground leads 7–3 · 10 categories decided

Each value is per 100 g edible portion.

The verdict

Sage, ground comes out ahead, winning 7 of 10 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Basil, fresh for less sugar, less saturated fat and less sodium.

Pick Sage, ground for more protein, more fiber, more potassium, more calcium, more iron, more magnesium and more vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    23 kcal
    315 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    3.15 g
    10.63 gWIN
  • Carbohydrate
    2.65 g
    60.73 g
  • Fibermore is better
    1.6 g
    40.3 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    WIN0.3 g
    1.71 g
  • Total fat
    0.64 g
    12.75 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN0.04 g
    7.03 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN4 mg
    11 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    295 mg
    1070 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    177 mg
    1652 mgWIN
  • Ironmore is better
    3.17 mg
    28.12 mgWIN
  • Magnesiummore is better
    64 mg
    428 mgWIN
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    18 mg
    32.4 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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