Hemp Seeds vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hemp seeds
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and basil:
- Both hemp seeds and basil are high in calcium, iron and potassium.
- Basil has 69% less carbohydrates than hemp seed.
- Basil has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, basil contains more pantothenic acid.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hemp seed is high in calories and basil has 96% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to basil per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for basil, 44:37:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 37% |
| Fat | 73% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Basil has 69% less carbohydrates than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 150% more dietary fiber than basil - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hemp seeds and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 902% more protein than basil - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Basil has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g 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 35 times more Vitamin C than hemp seed - hemp seed has 0.5mg 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 263 times more Vitamin A than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hemp seeds and basil contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg 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 more Vitamin K than hemp seed - basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, basil contains more pantothenic acid. Both hemp seeds and basil contain significant amounts of folate.
| Hemp Seeds | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 0.902 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.209 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 68 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hemp seeds and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 153% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Both hemp seeds and basil are high in iron. Hemp seed has 151% more iron than basil - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and basil are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 307% more potassium than basil - hemp seed has 1200mg 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, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than basil per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | 0.316 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 0.316 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.34 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 28.799 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Hemp Seeds or Basil .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Basil (Basil, fresh) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does hemp seeds or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Hemp seed is high in calories and basil has 100% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is hemp seeds or basil better for protein?
Hemp seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 900% more protein than basil - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does hemp seeds or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil has 70% fewer carbohydrates than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does hemp seeds or basil contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and basil are high in calcium. Basil has 150% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or basil contain more iron?
Both hemp seeds and basil are high in iron. Hemp seed has 150% more iron than basil - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or basil contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and basil are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 310% more potassium than basil - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.