Skip to content
Foodatron logoFoodatron
Basil, fresh
Basil, fresh4
VS
Spearmint, fresh Leader
Spearmint, fresh5

Spearmint, fresh leads 5–4 · 9 categories decided

Each value is per 100 g edible portion.

The verdict

Spearmint, fresh comes out ahead, winning 5 of 9 nutrient match-ups.

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

Pick Spearmint, fresh for more protein, more fiber, more potassium, more calcium and more iron.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    23 kcal
    44 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    3.15 g
    3.29 gWIN
  • Carbohydrate
    2.65 g
    8.41 g
  • Fibermore is better
    1.6 g
    6.8 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    0.3 g
    —
  • Total fat
    0.64 g
    0.73 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN0.04 g
    0.19 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN4 mg
    30 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    295 mg
    458 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    177 mg
    199 mgWIN
  • Ironmore is better
    3.17 mg
    11.87 mgWIN
  • Magnesiummore is better
    WIN64 mg
    63 mg
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    WIN18 mg
    13.3 mg
  • Vitamin Dmore is better
    —
    —

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 Spearmint, fresh · Foodatron