Basil vs. Endive
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Endive
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
endive
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and endive:
- Both endive and basil are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of iron.
- Endive has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, basil contains more Vitamin B6.
- Endive is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Endive (Endive, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Endive and basil contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
| Basil | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 43% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 64% |
| Fat | 24% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both endive and basil are low in carbohydrates - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in endive are made of 93% dietary fiber and 7% sugar, whereas the carbs in basil comprise of 84% dietary fiber and 16% sugar.
dietary fiber
Endive is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 94% more dietary fiber than basil - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Endive and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Basil has 152% more protein than endive - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both endive and basil are low in saturated fat - endive has 0.05g 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 177% more Vitamin C than endive - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both endive and basil are high in Vitamin A. Basil has 144% more Vitamin A than endive - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Endive and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both endive and basil are high in Vitamin K. Basil has 80% more Vitamin K than endive - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Endive has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, basil contains more Vitamin B6. Both basil and endive contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Basil | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.9 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 142 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both endive and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 240% more calcium than endive - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 282% more iron than endive - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both endive and basil are high in potassium. Endive has a little more potassium (6%) than basil by weight - endive has 314mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than endive per 100 grams.
| Basil | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.316 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.316 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both basil and endive contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Basil | Endive | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.075 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.075 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 endive or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Endive and basil contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is endive or basil better for protein?
Basil has 150% more protein than endive - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does endive or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both endive and basil are low in carbohydrates - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in endive are made of 90% dietary fiber and 10% sugar, whereas the carbs in basil comprise of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar.
Does endive or basil contain more calcium?
Both endive and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 240% more calcium than endive - endive has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does endive or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 280% more iron than endive - endive has 0.83mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does endive or basil contain more potassium?
Both endive and basil are high in potassium. Endive has a little more potassium ( 10%) than basil by weight - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.