Oat Milk vs. Basil
Nutrition comparison of Oat Milk and Basil
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oat milk
versus
basil
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oat milk and basil:
- Both basil and oat milk are high in calcium.
- Basil has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, oat milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oat Milk (VANILLA OAT OATMILK, VANILLA) and Basil (Basil, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Basil and oat milk contain similar amounts of calories - basil has 23 calories per 100 grams and oat milk has 38 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oat milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to basil per calorie. Oat milk has a macronutrient ratio of 13:73:14 and for basil, 44:37:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oat Milk | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 37% |
| Fat | 14% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Basil and oat milk contain similar amounts of carbs - basil has 2.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and oat milk has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Basil has 100% more dietary fiber than oat milk - basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oat milk has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Basil and oat milk contain similar amounts of sugar - basil has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and oat milk has 2.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Basil has 152% more protein than oat milk - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and oat milk has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both basil and oat milk are low in saturated fat - basil has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oat milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Basil is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than oat milk - basil has 18mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oat milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than oat milk - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oat milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Oat milk has more Vitamin D than basil - oat milk has 33iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and basil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Basil has more Vitamin E than oat milk - basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oat milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than oat milk - basil has 414.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oat milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Basil has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, oat milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both oat milk and basil contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Oat Milk | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.902 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.209 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.155 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 68 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.38 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both basil and oat milk are high in calcium. Basil has 42% more calcium than oat milk - basil has 177mg of calcium per 100 grams and oat milk has 125mg of calcium.
iron
Basil is an excellent source of iron and it has 957% more iron than oat milk - basil has 3.2mg of iron per 100 grams and oat milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Basil is a great source of potassium and it has 743% more potassium than oat milk - basil has 295mg of potassium per 100 grams and oat milk has 35mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does basil or oat milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Basil and oat milk contain similar amounts of calories - basil has 23 calories in 100g and oat milk has 38 calories.
Is basil or oat milk better for protein?
Basil has 150% more protein than oat milk - basil has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and oat milk has 1.3g of protein.
Does basil or oat milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, basil and oat milk contain similar amounts of carbs - basil has 2.7g of carbs for 100g and oat milk has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
Does basil or oat milk contain more calcium?
Both basil and oat milk are high in calcium. Basil has 40% more calcium than oat milk - basil has 177mg of calcium in 100 grams and oat milk has 125mg of calcium.
Does basil or oat milk contain more iron?
Basil is an abundant source of iron and it has 960% more iron than oat milk - basil has 3.2mg of iron in 100 grams and oat milk has 0.3mg of iron.