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Basil, fresh Leader
Basil, fresh6
VS
Wasabi root, raw
Wasabi root, raw2

Basil, fresh leads 6–2 · 8 categories decided

Both foods compared at 100 kcal.

The verdict

Basil, fresh comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Basil, fresh for more protein, more potassium, more calcium, more iron, more magnesium and more vitamin C.

Pick Wasabi root, raw for more fiber and less sodium.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    100 kcal
    100 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    WIN13.7 g
    4.4 g
  • Carbohydrate
    11.52 g
    21.6 g
  • Fibermore is better
    6.96 g
    7.16 gWIN
  • Total sugarsless is better
    1.3 g
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  • Total fat
    2.78 g
    0.58 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    0.18 g
    —
  • Sodiumless is better
    17.39 mg
    15.6 mgWIN
  • Potassiummore is better
    WIN1282.61 mg
    521.1 mg
  • Calciummore is better
    WIN769.57 mg
    117.43 mg
  • Ironmore is better
    WIN13.78 mg
    0.94 mg
  • Magnesiummore is better
    WIN278.26 mg
    63.3 mg
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    WIN78.26 mg
    38.44 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 Wasabi root, raw · Foodatron