Basil vs. Celery
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Celery
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
celery
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and celery:
- Both celery and basil are high in potassium.
- Basil has more niacin.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Celery (Celery, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Celery and basil contain similar amounts of calories - celery has 14 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
| Basil | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 43% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 72% |
| Fat | 24% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both celery and basil are low in carbohydrates - celery has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in celery are made of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar, whereas the carbs in basil comprise of 84% dietary fiber and 16% sugar.
dietary fiber
Celery and basil contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Celery and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - celery has 1.3g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Basil has 357% more protein than celery - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both celery and basil are low in saturated fat - celery has 0.04g 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 481% more Vitamin C than celery - celery has 3.1mg 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 11 times more Vitamin A than celery - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Celery and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - celery has 0.27mg 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 13 times more Vitamin K than celery - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Basil has more niacin. Both basil and celery contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Basil | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 0.32 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.246 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.074 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 36 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 343% more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than celery - celery has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both celery and basil are high in potassium. Celery is very similar to celery for potassium - celery has 260mg 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 | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3142 UG | 270 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5650 UG | 283 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both basil and celery contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Basil | Celery | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.079 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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FAQ
Does celery or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Celery and basil contain similar amounts of calories - celery has 14 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is celery or basil better for protein?
Basil has 360% more protein than celery - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does celery or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both celery and basil are low in carbohydrates - celery has 3g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in celery are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in basil comprise of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar.
Does celery or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does celery or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than celery - celery has 0.2mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does celery or basil contain more potassium?
Both celery and basil are high in potassium. Celery is very similar to celery for potassium - celery has 260mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.