Blueberry vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and basil:
- Basil has 32.2 times less sugar than blueberry.
- Basil has 4.4 times less carbohydrates than blueberry.
- Basil has 60% less calories than blueberry.
- Basil has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
- Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Basil has 60% less calories than blueberry - blueberry has 57 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to basil per calorie. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for basil, 43:32:24 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 32% |
| Fat | 5% | 24% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Basil has 4.4 times less carbohydrates than blueberry - blueberry has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 50% more dietary fiber than basil - blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Basil has 32.2 times less sugar than blueberry - blueberry has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Basil has 326% more protein than blueberry - blueberry has 0.74g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both blueberry and basil are low in saturated fat - blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 86% more Vitamin C than blueberry - blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 87 times more Vitamin A than blueberry - blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Blueberry and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 20 times more Vitamin K than blueberry - blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Basil has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both blueberry and basil contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Blueberry | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.902 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than blueberry - blueberry has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than blueberry - blueberry has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Basil is a great source of potassium and it has 283% more potassium than blueberry - blueberry has 77mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Blueberry | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 3142 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | 5650 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than blueberry per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.316 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.316 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blueberry and basil contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blueberry | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 0.088 G | 0.073 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does blueberry or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Basil has 60% less calories than blueberry - blueberry has 57 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is blueberry or basil better for protein?
Basil has 330% more protein than blueberry - blueberry has 0.74g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does blueberry or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has 4.4 times fewer carbohydrates than blueberry - blueberry has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does blueberry or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than blueberry - blueberry has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does blueberry or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than blueberry - blueberry has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.