Basil vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and cabbage:
- Both cabbage and basil are high in Vitamin C.
- Basil has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than basil.
- Basil has more niacin.
- Basil is a great source of potassium.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and basil contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, basil is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cabbage per calorie. Basil has a macronutrient ratio of 44:37:19 and for cabbage, 18:79:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Basil | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 79% |
| Fat | 19% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and basil contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in basil comprise of 84% dietary fiber and 16% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 56% more dietary fiber than basil - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Basil has 146% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and basil are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cabbage and basil are high in Vitamin C. Cabbage has 103% more Vitamin C than basil - cabbage has 36.6mg 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 51 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg 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 446% more Vitamin K than cabbage - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Basil has more niacin. Both basil and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Basil | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 343% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 574% more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Basil is a great source of potassium and it has 74% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg 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, basil has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than basil per 100 grams.
| Basil | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3142 UG | 42 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5650 UG | 30 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, basil has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Basil | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does cabbage or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and basil contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is cabbage or basil better for protein?
Basil has 150% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does cabbage or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and basil contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in basil comprise of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar.
Does cabbage or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does cabbage or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 570% more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.