Basil vs. Garlic Powder
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Garlic Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
garlic powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and garlic powder:
- Both garlic powder and basil are high in calcium, iron and potassium.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Garlic powder has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Garlic powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Garlic Powder (Spices, garlic powder) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Garlic powder is high in calories and basil has 93% less calories than garlic powder - garlic powder has 331 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 garlic powder per calorie. Basil has a macronutrient ratio of 44:37:19 and for garlic powder, 18:80:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Basil | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 80% |
| Fat | 19% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Garlic powder is high in carbohydrates and basil has 96% less carbohydrates than garlic powder - garlic powder has 72.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Garlic powder is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 463% more dietary fiber than basil - garlic powder has 9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Garlic powder and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - garlic powder has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Garlic powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 425% more protein than basil - garlic powder has 16.6g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both garlic powder and basil are low in saturated fat - garlic powder has 0.25g 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 14 times more Vitamin C than garlic powder - garlic powder has 1.2mg 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 more Vitamin A than garlic powder - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and garlic powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Garlic powder and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - garlic powder has 0.67mg 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 1036 times more Vitamin K than garlic powder - garlic powder has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Garlic powder has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both basil and garlic powder contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Basil | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 0.796 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | 0.743 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | 1.654 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 47 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both garlic powder and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 124% more calcium than garlic powder - garlic powder has 79mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Both garlic powder and basil are high in iron. Garlic powder has 78% more iron than basil - garlic powder has 5.7mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both garlic powder and basil are high in potassium. Garlic powder has 304% more potassium than basil - garlic powder has 1193mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than garlic powder per 100 grams.
| Basil | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.316 G | 0.012 G |
| Total | 0.316 G | 0.012 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both basil and garlic powder contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Basil | Garlic Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.143 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.022 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 0.165 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Garlic Powder (Spices, garlic powder) .
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FAQ
Does garlic powder or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Garlic powder is high in calories and basil has 90% less calories than garlic powder - garlic powder has 331 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is garlic powder or basil better for protein?
Garlic powder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 430% more protein than basil - garlic powder has 16.6g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does garlic powder or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, garlic powder is high in carbohydrates and basil has 100% fewer carbohydrates than garlic powder - garlic powder has 72.7g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does garlic powder or basil contain more calcium?
Both garlic powder and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 120% more calcium than garlic powder - garlic powder has 79mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does garlic powder or basil contain more iron?
Both garlic powder and basil are high in iron. Garlic powder has 80% more iron than basil - garlic powder has 5.7mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does garlic powder or basil contain more potassium?
Both garlic powder and basil are high in potassium. Garlic powder has 300% more potassium than basil - garlic powder has 1193mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.