Basil, fresh vs Spearmint, fresh

Basil, fresh4

Leader

Spearmint, fresh5

Spearmint, fresh leads 5–4 · 9 categories decided

Basil, fresh: 100 g · Spearmint, fresh: 100 g.

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 serving Equal 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
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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
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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.