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Basil, fresh Leader
Basil, fresh7
VS
Thyme, dried
Thyme, dried3

Basil, fresh leads 7–3 · 10 categories decided

Both foods compared at 100 kcal.

The verdict

Basil, fresh comes out ahead, winning 7 of 10 nutrient match-ups.

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

Pick Thyme, dried for more fiber, less sugar and more iron.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    100 kcal
    100 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    WIN13.7 g
    3.3 g
  • Carbohydrate
    11.52 g
    23.17 g
  • Fibermore is better
    6.96 g
    13.41 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    1.3 g
    0.62 gWIN
  • Total fat
    2.78 g
    2.69 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN0.18 g
    0.99 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    WIN17.39 mg
    19.93 mg
  • Potassiummore is better
    WIN1282.61 mg
    294.93 mg
  • Calciummore is better
    WIN769.57 mg
    684.78 mg
  • Ironmore is better
    13.78 mg
    44.78 mgWIN
  • Magnesiummore is better
    WIN278.26 mg
    79.71 mg
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    WIN78.26 mg
    18.12 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.

Basil, fresh vs Thyme, dried · Foodatron