Mayonnaise vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and basil:
- Both mayonnaise and basil are high in Vitamin K.
- Basil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
- Basil has signficantly more dietary fiber than mayonnaise.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mayonnaise is high in calories and basil has 97% less calories than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 680 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to basil per calorie. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:99 and for basil, 44:37:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 37% |
| Fat | 99% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both mayonnaise and basil are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g 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 mayonnaise comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Basil has signficantly more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Mayonnaise and basil contain similar amounts of sugar - mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar per 100 grams and basil has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Basil has 228% more protein than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and basil has 100% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and basil are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and basil does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Basil has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg 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 more Vitamin C than mayonnaise - basil has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 15 times more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and basil has 264ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than basil - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and basil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has 310% more Vitamin E than basil - mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both mayonnaise and basil are high in Vitamin K. Basil has 154% more Vitamin K than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Basil has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12. Both mayonnaise and basil contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Mayonnaise | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.902 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 68 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Basil is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg 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 mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Basil is a great source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 20mg 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,
| Mayonnaise | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 3142 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 12 UG | 5650 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than basil per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.316 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.316 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.125 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.073 G |
| Total | 39.271 G | 0.073 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Basil (Basil, fresh) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mayonnaise or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Mayonnaise is high in calories and basil has 100% less calories than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 680 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is mayonnaise or basil better for protein?
Basil has 230% more protein than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does mayonnaise or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both mayonnaise and basil are low in carbohydrates - mayonnaise has 0.57g 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 mayonnaise comprise of 100% sugar.
Does mayonnaise or basil contain more calcium?
Basil is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does mayonnaise or basil contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.