Heavy Cream vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and basil:
- Both heavy cream and basil are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Basil has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Basil has signficantly more dietary fiber than heavy cream.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and iron.
- Heavy cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, basil contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than basil.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Heavy cream is high in calories and basil has 93% less calories than heavy cream - heavy cream has 340 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to basil per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for basil, 44:37:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Basil | |
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| Protein | 3% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 37% |
| Fat | 94% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both heavy cream and basil are low in carbohydrates - heavy cream has 2.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in basil are made of 84% dietary fiber and 16% sugar, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Basil has signficantly more dietary fiber than heavy cream - basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Heavy cream and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Heavy cream and basil contain similar amounts of protein - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and basil has 100% less saturated fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Basil has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and basil does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Basil has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and basil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 29 times more Vitamin C than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both heavy cream and basil are high in Vitamin A. Heavy cream has 56% more Vitamin A than basil - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than basil - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and basil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Heavy cream and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - heavy cream has 0.92mg 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 128 times more Vitamin K than heavy cream - heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Heavy cream has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, basil contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both heavy cream and basil contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Heavy Cream | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.902 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 68 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both heavy cream and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 168% more calcium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Basil is a great source of potassium and it has 211% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg 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,
| Heavy Cream | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | 3142 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5650 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, basil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than heavy cream per 100 grams, however, heavy cream contains more dpa than basil per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.316 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.316 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 1.333 G | 0.073 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Basil (Basil, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does heavy cream or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Heavy cream is high in calories and basil has 90% less calories than heavy cream - heavy cream has 340 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is heavy cream or basil better for protein?
Heavy cream and basil contain similar amounts of protein - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does heavy cream or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both heavy cream and basil are low in carbohydrates - heavy cream has 2.8g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in basil are made of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.
Does heavy cream or basil contain more calcium?
Both heavy cream and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 170% more calcium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does heavy cream or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than heavy cream - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.